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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Housekeeping Supervisor
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: OD53/2025
  Swellendam Hospital; Overberg District
 
Experience:
Appropriate cleaning, linen and housekeeping experience in a health facility environment.
 
Note:
Candidates will be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
 
Enquiries:
Ms N Wege, tel. no. (028) 514 8400
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Responsible for overall control, organising, performing, and coordinating tasks related to linen, waste management and hygiene services and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital as well as audit and evaluate hospital hygiene standards. Manage infection control and health and safety policies. Effectively manage the utilisation of physical and material resources in accordance with legisla-tion and policies. Supervise, manage and coordinate the housekeeping and laundry teams, and implement disci-plinary procedures when required. Effective communication, and assistance provided to supervisors, colleagues, and manage-ment to assist with improved service delivery.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Understanding hospital waste management, linen management, Hospital catering, Infection prevention and Control, and OHS. Knowledge of inventory/stock control, ability to manage hospital hygiene audits and ability to count. Ability to supervise and discipline staff members and to optimally utilise housekeeping staff. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime and provide relief work in other departments and assist at other fa-cility within sub-districts to ensure effective provision of services.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 193 359 per annum - R 227 766 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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