Department of Health Security at Hospital Cleaners Hiring 2026 – Security Guards & Cleaners Jobs in Hospitals | Grade 10-12 | Apply Now
Department of Health Security at Hospital Cleaners Hiring 2026 – Security Guards & Cleaners Jobs in Hospitals | Grade 10-12 | Apply Now
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*META DESCRIPTION:* Department of Health Security at Hospital Cleaners Hiring 2026 open! Government hospital jobs – Security Guards Grade C/D/E, Hospital Cleaners, Janitors, Ward Cleaners, Hygiene. Grade 10-12, R6k-R11k, permanent. Apply via WhatsApp 072 288 7603.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SECURITY AT HOSPITAL CLEANERS HIRING 2026 – GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL JOBS OPEN
Great news for job seekers! *Department of Health Security at Hospital Cleaners Hiring 2026 is now open!*
Department of Health (DOH) – National and Provincial – is hiring *Security Officers / Security Guards and Hospital Cleaners / Hygiene Cleaners / General Workers* for all public hospitals, clinics, Community Health Centres (CHC), district hospitals, and provincial head offices.
Every year Department of Health advertises *thousands of permanent cleaner and security jobs* – because hospitals run 24/7 and always need cleaners and security. These are *GOVERNMENT PERMANENT JOBS* – best benefits, pension, stable, pays on time.
If you have *Grade 10, 11 or 12 and you want a government job in hospital – this is your chance.*
Latest Department of Health Vacancies for 2026 – Security & Cleaners
Department of Health is hiring for 2026/2027 financial year:
*1. Hospital Cleaner / Ward Cleaner / General Worker – CLEANING – MOST VACANCIES*
Clean wards, toilets, corridors, theatres, maternity, casualty, kitchens, offices, waiting areas, mortuary. Sweep, mop, buff, disinfect, handle medical waste (training provided), clean blood spills, make beds, empty bins. Work in shifts (day/night). *Grade 10-12 accepted, NO experience needed – hospital will train you.* Salary *R7,500 – R11,000* (Level 2 – government).
*2. Hygiene Cleaner / Infection Control Cleaner*
Specialist cleaning – disinfect theatres, ICU, COVID wards, labour wards. Deep cleaning to prevent infection. Must be very clean, not afraid of blood, follow infection control. Grade 10-12. Salary R7,500 – R11,000.
*3. Security Guard / Security Officer Grade C, D, E – HOSPITAL SECURITY – PSIRA REQUIRED*
Guard hospital – main gate, casualty gate, wards, pharmacy, parking, staff accommodation. Control visitors, prevent theft of babies/medicine/equipment, control queues, patrol at night, help nurses with aggressive patients. *PSIRA Grade E/D/C required.* Hospital security is 24/7 – must work 12-hour shifts (day/night/weekends/public holidays). Salary *R8,500 – R14,000* (Level 3 – government).
*4. Senior Security Officer / Security Supervisor – HOSPITAL*
Supervise hospital security guards, rosters, incident reports, liaise with SAPS, control CCTV. PSIRA Grade B/C + 3 years hospital security experience + driver’s license. Salary R14,000 – R18,500.
*5. General Worker / Porter / Laundry Worker*
Help nurses move patients, move bodies to mortuary, move files, laundry. Grade 10-12. Salary R7,500 – R10,500.
*6. Food Service Aid / Kitchen Cleaner*
Clean kitchen, wash dishes, help cook. Grade 10-12. Salary R7,500 – R10,500.
Requirements for Department of Health Hospital Security & Cleaners Hiring 2026
*For Hospital Cleaner / General Worker – NO PSIRA NEEDED:*
– *Education:* Grade 10, 11, 12 accepted. ABET Level 4 also accepted. Matric is advantage but NOT compulsory. Department of Health is one of few government departments that accepts Grade 10 for cleaner.
– *Age:* 18 – 55 years old
– *Citizenship:* South African citizen with valid SA ID
– *Criminal Record:* NO criminal record – hospital will do criminal check + medical surveillance.
– *Skills:* Physically fit (stand 8-12 hours, bend, lift patients/beds/bins), not afraid of blood, dead bodies, strong smell, medical waste, able to work with chemicals (Jik, disinfectant), honest, punctual, respectful to patients/nurses, able to read and write basic English, able to work shifts including night shift, weekends, public holidays.
– *Experience:* NO experience required – hospital will train you on infection control, medical waste, OHS.
– *Other:* Must have proof of residence near hospital, must be vaccinated (some hospitals require), must be able to work under pressure.
*For Hospital Security Guard / Security Officer – PSIRA REQUIRED:*
– *Education:* Grade 10-12 accepted. Grade 10, 11, 12 with PSIRA.
– *PSIRA:* Valid PSIRA Certificate – Grade E, D, C, B. PSIRA must be valid. Hospital security must have PSIRA.
– *Age:* 18 – 50
– *No Criminal Record:* Very strict – NO criminal record – because you work with vulnerable patients, babies, medicine. Must pass criminal check + fingerprint check.
– *Skills:* Physically fit, disciplined, good English, respectful but firm, able to handle aggressive patients/visitors, able to work 12-hour shifts day/night/weekends/public holidays, able to write incident report (OB).
– *Other:* Firearm competency advantage for senior roles (some hospitals armed), driver’s license advantage, CCTV experience advantage.
How Much Does Department of Health Pay Hospital Cleaners & Security in 2026?
Department of Health is GOVERNMENT – pays according to DPSA salary levels + 37% benefits – MUCH higher than private cleaners/security:
– *Hospital Cleaner / General Worker / Ward Cleaner (Level 2):* R7,500 – R11,000 per month basic + *37% in lieu of benefits = R10,275 – R15,070 total package*
– *Security Guard / Security Officer Grade E/D/C (Level 3):* R8,500 – R14,000 per month basic + 37% = R11,645 – R19,180 total package
– *Senior Security Officer / Supervisor (Level 4-5):* R14,000 – R18,500 per month + 37% = R19,180 – R25,345
– *Food Service Aid / Porter / Laundry (Level 2):* R7,500 – R10,500 + 37%
*Government Benefits – Why DOH is BEST:*
– *Permanent Pensionable:* Government pension (GEPF) – biggest benefit
– *13th Cheque:* Annual bonus
– *Medical Aid:* 75% subsidy (Hosmed)
– *Housing Allowance:* R1,850 per month
– *Leave:* 22-26 days annual leave + 36 days sick leave + family responsibility leave
– *Overtime:* Paid overtime for night/weekend/public holiday shifts – cleaners can earn extra R2k-R4k
– *Uniform:* Free uniform + PPE (gloves, masks, aprons, safety shoes)
– *Training:* Free training – infection control, medical waste, security training
– *Growth:* Cleaner → Senior Cleaner → Supervisor → Admin Clerk – can grow inside government
Private cleaners pay R5k-R6.5k, but *government hospital cleaners pay R10k-R15k total package* – almost double!
Where Are Department of Health Hospital Security & Cleaner Jobs Located? – All Provinces
DOH jobs in ALL 9 provinces – in every public hospital and clinic:
*Gauteng DOH:*
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital (Pretoria), George Mukhari Hospital, Kalafong Hospital, Tembisa Hospital, Leratong Hospital, Sebokeng Hospital, Edenvale Hospital, clinics in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, Vaal, Soweto
*Limpopo DOH:*
Polokwane Hospital, Mankweng Hospital, Tshilidzini Hospital, Letaba Hospital, Maphutha Malatji Hospital, clinics in all districts
*Mpumalanga DOH:*
Rob Ferreira Hospital (Nelspruit), Witbank Hospital, Ermelo Hospital, Themba Hospital, clinics
*North West DOH:*
Mahikeng Provincial Hospital, Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital (Rustenburg), Klerksdorp Hospital, Potchefstroom Hospital
*KwaZulu-Natal DOH:*
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, King Edward VIII Hospital (Durban), Prince Mshiyeni Hospital, Ngwelezana Hospital, clinics
*Free State DOH:*
Universitas Hospital (Bloemfontein), Pelonomi Hospital, Bongani Hospital (Welkom)
*Eastern Cape DOH:*
Livingstone Hospital (Gqeberha), Frere Hospital (East London), Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (Mthatha)
*Western Cape DOH:*
Groote Schuur Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital, Red Cross Children’s Hospital, clinics
*Northern Cape DOH:*
Kimberley Hospital, Upington Hospital, Kuruman Hospital
*Hospitals hire ALL YEAR –* especially when financial year starts (April) and when new wards open.
How to Apply for Department of Health Security at Hospital Cleaners Hiring 2026
*Closing Date:* Different for each hospital – but DOH hires all year. Some adverts close monthly. Apply NOW to be ready.
*Application Steps – GOVERNMENT Z83:*
1. *New Z83 Form:* Must use NEW Z83 form (effective Jan 2021) – old Z83 rejected. Download Z83 or get at any government office.
2. *CV:* Detailed CV – include Grade, PSIRA (for security), languages, where you live near hospital, experience.
3. *Documents:* Initially you only submit Z83 + CV. Certified copies only asked if shortlisted (new DPSA rule). But have ready: ID, school certificate (Grade 10/11/12), PSIRA certificate & card (for security), proof of residence.
4. For official *Z83 form, latest DOH hospital vacancies circular, and step-by-step help* to apply correctly:
*WhatsApp: 072 288 7603*
Send: _”DOH Hospital 2026 + Cleaner OR Security + Your Location”_ – e.g. _”DOH Cleaner Baragwanath”_ or _”DOH Security Grade C Steve Biko”_
We will send you Z83 form + latest DOH circular + help you fill Z83 correctly so you get shortlisted.
*Pro Tip:* Apply to 5-10 hospitals near you – not just 1. Government shortlisting is competitive – applying to many increases chances 10x. Also apply for BOTH Cleaner and Security if you have PSIRA – DOH allows.
*SCAM ALERT:* Department of Health will NEVER ask for money for Z83, uniform, training, or job placement. Jobs are FREE. If someone on Facebook asks for R200 for DOH application or WhatsApp group – it is a SCAM. Real DOH jobs applied via Z83 to hospital HR – FREE.
Why Work at Department of Health Hospital in 2026?
– *Government Permanent:* Most stable job in SA – never retrenched – recession-proof
– *Grade 10 Accepted:* One of few government jobs that accepts Grade 10 for cleaners
– *Double Salary:* Government pays almost double private – R10k-R15k package for cleaners vs R5k private
– *Pension:* GEPF pension – biggest in Africa – you retire with money
– *Medical Aid + Housing:* 75% medical aid + R1,850 housing allowance
– *Growth:* Cleaner → Senior → Supervisor → Admin – you can study while working (DOH bursaries)
– *Community Service:* Help your community – meaningful job
– *Location:* Every town has hospital/clinic – you can work near home
Documents Checklist for DOH Hospital Application
– NEW Z83 Form – filled correctly, signed, dated
– Updated CV – 2-3 pages
– Certified ID copy (not older than 6 months) – bring when shortlisted
– School certificate – Grade 10/11/12 / Matric / ABET – certified
– PSIRA Certificate & Card (for security guard applications) – valid
– Proof of residence
– Vaccination card (some hospitals)
Make sure Z83 is filled with reference number of advert – very important – if no reference number, rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
*Is Department of Health hiring cleaners and security in 2026?*
Yes, National and Provincial DOH is hiring Hospital Cleaners, Ward Cleaners, General Workers, Security Guards Grade C/D/E for 2026 in all provinces.
*Can I apply for hospital cleaner with Grade 10?*
Yes, Grade 10, 11, ABET Level 4 accepted for Hospital Cleaner / General Worker in government. Grade 12 is advantage.
*Can I apply for hospital cleaner without experience?*
Yes, NO experience required – hospital will train you on infection control and medical waste.
*Do I need PSIRA for hospital cleaner?*
No, PSIRA not needed for cleaner – only for security guard jobs.
*How much do hospital cleaners earn in government?*
R7,500 – R11,000 basic + 37% benefits = R10,275 – R15,070 total package + overtime + 13th cheque + pension.
*How much do hospital security guards earn?*
R8,500 – R14,000 basic + 37% = R11,645 – R19,180 total package – government Level 3.
*How do I apply?*
WhatsApp 072 288 7603 with Cleaner OR Security + your location for Z83 form + latest DOH vacancies circular + help to apply.
*Which hospitals are hiring?*
- All public hospitals – Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke, Steve Biko, George Mukhari, Kalafong, Tembisa, Leratong, Sebokeng, Rob Ferreira, Witbank, Mahikeng, Rustenburg, Albert Luthuli, King Edward, Universitas, Pelonomi, Livingstone, Frere, Groote Schuur, Tygerberg, Kimberley + all clinics.