The Gauteng Department of Health is hiring support staff, and these are some of the most accessible government jobs available right now for people with a basic education. Two entry-level roles are open on the official Gauteng e-recruitment portal: a Cleaner Supervisor post paying R201 093 per annum plus benefits, and a Food Service Aid post paying R144 024 per annum plus benefits. Both close on 1 July 2026. If you are looking for a stable government job that does not require a degree, apply online before the deadline.
About the Gauteng Department of Health
The Gauteng Department of Health is one of the largest public employers in the province, running hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centres that serve millions of residents every year. Behind every nurse and doctor is a team of support staff who keep facilities clean, safe and running, from cleaners and food service aides to supervisors who manage these teams.
These roles are essential to patient care and infection control, and they offer something many young South Africans are searching for: a permanent government salary, benefits and a foothold in the public service. Because support staff posts ask for basic education rather than a tertiary qualification, they open the door to people who matriculated but could not afford to study further, as well as to workers who want to move from informal jobs into secure government employment.
The Posts on Offer
- Cleaner Supervisor – Gauteng Department of Health – R201 093 per annum plus benefits – closing 1 July 2026.
- Food Service Aid – Gauteng Department of Health – R144 024 per annum plus benefits – closing 1 July 2026.
Always open the full advert for each post on the official portal to confirm the location, reference number and exact duties before you apply.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You generally need an Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) certificate or Grade 10 to Grade 12, depending on the post.
- For the Cleaner Supervisor role, relevant cleaning and supervisory experience is usually required, as confirmed in the official advert.
- You must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays where the post requires it.
- Check the specific requirements listed under each post on the official portal, as they are confirmed in the advert.
Required Documents
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (all fields must be completed, initialled and signed).
- A recent, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A certified copy of your South African ID and your highest qualification, if requested for your specific post.
Failure to attach a correctly completed Z83 and a comprehensive CV may lead to your application being disqualified.
RELATED: New Z83 Form 2026: Editable Download and Completion Guide
How to Apply
- Visit the official Gauteng Provincial Government Professional Job Centre.
- Search for the Cleaner Supervisor or Food Service Aid post under the Department of Health.
- Create a profile or log in, then complete the online application and attach your Z83 and CV.
- Submit your application online before the closing date. Hand-delivered, faxed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Apply at the Gauteng Professional Job Centre
Closing Date
The closing date for these Gauteng Department of Health support staff posts is 1 July 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Not every young South African has a degree, and the job market can feel closed to those who only have a matric or a basic education. That is exactly why government support staff posts are so valuable. They offer a real salary, medical and pension benefits, and the dignity of permanent work, all without asking for a tertiary qualification.
A Food Service Aid post that pays R144 024 a year, or a Cleaner Supervisor post at R201 093 a year, can lift a whole household and provide a stable base from which to grow inside the public service. Many senior government workers started in entry-level posts exactly like these. With youth unemployment so high, a secure government job with benefits is an opportunity worth applying for the moment it opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a degree or diploma to apply?
No. These are support staff posts that ask for basic education rather than a tertiary qualification, which makes them accessible to matriculants and people with an ABET certificate.
Must I apply online?
Yes. Applications are submitted online through the Gauteng Professional Job Centre. Hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.
Is there a stipend or a full salary?
These are salaried posts. The Cleaner Supervisor pays R201 093 per annum plus benefits and the Food Service Aid pays R144 024 per annum plus benefits.
What is the most common reason applications are rejected?
An incomplete or unsigned Z83 form, or a missing CV. Complete every field, sign the form, and attach a detailed CV before you submit.
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