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JobServiceHub
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Johannesburg
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12 days ago
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Job description
Overview
A Netcare Hospital Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and infection‑control standards across Netcare hospitals, clinics, emergency centres, and Primary Care facilities throughout South Africa.
Responsibilities
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of patient wards, operating theatres, waiting areas, and restrooms.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for healthcare cleaning and infection‑control protocols.
• Maintain sterile environments and support infection‑prevention efforts in high‑traffic areas.
• Assist in the routine upkeep of facilities to meet Netcare’s rigorous standards.
Salary & Benefits
• Entry‑level cleaner – ZAR 5,500–7,000 per month
• Experienced cleaner – ZAR 7,000–9,500 per month
• Theatre and ICU support cleaner – ZAR 7,500–10,500 per month
• Medicross clinic cleaner – ZAR 6,500–9,000 per month
• Cleaning team leader – ZAR 10,000–14,000 per month
• Cleaning supervisor – ZAR 14,000–19,000 per month
Netcare Facility Types and Cleaning Opportunities
Netcare Hospitals: Acute private hospital care across medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, and oncology disciplines, requiring specialised infection‑prevention and hygiene standards.
Netcare Emergency Centres: 24‑hour acute emergency treatment facilities that demand frequent sanitisation and strict infection‑control protocols.
Netcare Medicross Primary Care: Primary care clinics providing general practitioner consultations, pharmacy services, and allied health services, requiring consistent professional cleaning across consultation rooms, pharmacy areas, waiting rooms, and restrooms.
Locations
• Johannesburg, Gauteng – hospital and clinic cleaning, sterile environment maintenance, and patient ward hygiene
• Sandton, Gauteng – premium hospital cleaning and high‑standard healthcare hygiene
• Cape Town, Western Cape – hospital and clinic cleaning, infection‑control hygiene, and operating theatre support cleaning
• Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal – hospital cleaning, premium healthcare hygiene, and patient area maintenance
• Pretoria / Tshwane, Gauteng – hospital and clinic cleaning and premium facility hygiene
• Bloemfontein, Free State – hospital cleaning and facility hygiene services
• Polokwane, Limpopo – hospital cleaning and healthcare hygiene maintenance
• Mbombela, Mpumalanga – hospital cleaning and facility hygiene
• Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – hospital cleaning and premium facility hygiene services
Qualifications & Skills
• Education: No formal qualification required for entry‑level roles; Grade 10 or Grade 12 strongly preferred; good English communication skills advantageous.
• Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of infection‑control procedures and hygiene protocols; ability to follow SOPs.
• Attributes: Reliability, attention to detail, and physical fitness to meet the demands of a healthcare cleaning environment.
• Certifications (advantageous):
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) awareness training
• Health and Safety (OHSA) awareness certificate
• First Aid Level 1 (advantageous but not required for entry‑level roles)
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A Netcare Hospital Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and infection‑control standards across Netcare hospitals, clinics, emergency centres, and Primary Care facilities throughout South Africa.
Responsibilities
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of patient wards, operating theatres, waiting areas, and restrooms.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for healthcare cleaning and infection‑control protocols.
• Maintain sterile environments and support infection‑prevention efforts in high‑traffic areas.
• Assist in the routine upkeep of facilities to meet Netcare’s rigorous standards.
Salary & Benefits
• Entry‑level cleaner – ZAR 5,500–7,000 per month
• Experienced cleaner – ZAR 7,000–9,500 per month
• Theatre and ICU support cleaner – ZAR 7,500–10,500 per month
• Medicross clinic cleaner – ZAR 6,500–9,000 per month
• Cleaning team leader – ZAR 10,000–14,000 per month
• Cleaning supervisor – ZAR 14,000–19,000 per month
Netcare Facility Types and Cleaning Opportunities
Netcare Hospitals: Acute private hospital care across medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, and oncology disciplines, requiring specialised infection‑prevention and hygiene standards.
Netcare Emergency Centres: 24‑hour acute emergency treatment facilities that demand frequent sanitisation and strict infection‑control protocols.
Netcare Medicross Primary Care: Primary care clinics providing general practitioner consultations, pharmacy services, and allied health services, requiring consistent professional cleaning across consultation rooms, pharmacy areas, waiting rooms, and restrooms.
Locations
• Johannesburg, Gauteng – hospital and clinic cleaning, sterile environment maintenance, and patient ward hygiene
• Sandton, Gauteng – premium hospital cleaning and high‑standard healthcare hygiene
• Cape Town, Western Cape – hospital and clinic cleaning, infection‑control hygiene, and operating theatre support cleaning
• Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal – hospital cleaning, premium healthcare hygiene, and patient area maintenance
• Pretoria / Tshwane, Gauteng – hospital and clinic cleaning and premium facility hygiene
• Bloemfontein, Free State – hospital cleaning and facility hygiene services
• Polokwane, Limpopo – hospital cleaning and healthcare hygiene maintenance
• Mbombela, Mpumalanga – hospital cleaning and facility hygiene
• Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – hospital cleaning and premium facility hygiene services
Qualifications & Skills
• Education: No formal qualification required for entry‑level roles; Grade 10 or Grade 12 strongly preferred; good English communication skills advantageous.
• Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of infection‑control procedures and hygiene protocols; ability to follow SOPs.
• Attributes: Reliability, attention to detail, and physical fitness to meet the demands of a healthcare cleaning environment.
• Certifications (advantageous):
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) awareness training
• Health and Safety (OHSA) awareness certificate
• First Aid Level 1 (advantageous but not required for entry‑level roles)
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Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa
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What is the minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
The national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R31.75 per hour effective 1 March 2026, equating to R6,191 per month for 195 ordinary hours. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for the first 15 hours per week. This applies across all sectors including contract cleaning.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What salary range can I expect for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Entry-level cleaning staff earn R6,191 to R8,200 per month based on the national minimum wage and basic sectoral adjustments. Experienced cleaners in urban areas receive R9,500 monthly including shift allowances. Employers must pay at least the minimum regardless of location.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
Q
Do foreigners need a work visa for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Non-South African citizens require a General Work Visa sponsored by a registered employer, valid for up to 5 years. Application fee is R1,520, with processing taking 8-20 weeks. Cleaning roles do not qualify for Critical Skills Work Visa.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What are the eligibility requirements for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa without experience?
No formal qualifications or prior experience are required for entry-level cleaning staff positions if aged 16 or older. South African citizens or valid permit holders qualify automatically. Register with Employment Services of South Africa for free job placement.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
