HOUSEHOLD WORKER

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/HOSW/SBDO/ES/52/07/2026
Salary: R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Sarah Baartman District
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF level 1 or 2 (ABET level 2 certificate or equivalent) with no experience. Poses good communication skills, be able to work shifts including weekends and public holidays. Be able to rotate when required. Honest and reliable. Poses physical strength and to cope with physical demands of the position. Be able to work as a team.

Duties

Provide housekeeping & cleaning services: Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the areas allocated for cleaning. Removal of garbage disposal. Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in restrooms, bathrooms and other places in the building/offices. This includes washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping as appropriate. Clean kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintain and keep control of stock levels of cleaning material/tea and meal utensils. Keep cleaning equipment safe, clean and in an efficient working condition. Report any item of equipment that needs to be repaired. Report shortage and or faulty machine/ equipment. Clean the boardroom, arranging chairs, water, glasses and any other utensils. Provide safeguarding & maintenance services: Store all cleaning equipment and products neatly in the designated cupboards. Implement simple security measures such as locking doors and closing windows. Monitor hazards in the buildings/offices/residential areas such as those related to fire and electricity. Ensure that simple maintenance repairs that do not need professional help are performed promptly by the service officers. Ensure compliance with all instructions relating to the use and storage of materials and equipment. Implement the universal precautionary measures. Assess the hygiene situation of the buildings and detect current and potential problems. Ensure adherence to Infection Control and Hygiene regulations.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Ms T Sompontsha at 071 867 8865 or Enquiries: Thandi.Sompontsha@echealth.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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