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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.

Minimum educational qualification:
Laundry Supervisor
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: CKD16/2026
Beaufort West Hospital, Central Karoo District

General education and Training Certificate (GETC) Grade 9 (Std 7).

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Appropriate knowledge of Laundry and Linen Services Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and to handle heavy objects. Ability to achieve and maintaining good interpersonal relations with staff and the service provider. Good numerical skills and sewing skills. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Western Cape Linen Management Policy. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Ability to maintain confidentially. Knowledge and understanding laundry and linen policies and Hygiene and Safety standards.

Experience:
Appropriate experience in laundry / linen services in a hospital environment

Enquiries:
Ms MJ De koker, Tel. no. (023) 414 - 8200

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Supervise Effective Laundry and Linen Services Ensure effective utilization of resources i.e. financial assets, consumables and Equipment. Implementation of infection control and waste management in the laundry and linen unit. Ensure effective Control and effective management of data/stats in the laundry and linen unit Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and- proper linen handling Ensure effective & efficient support to supervisor. Assist the Manager with Human and Financial Resource Management (Responsible for subordinates quarterly SPMS/PERMIS reporting, training allocation, leave, discipline and stock control of the Recon Laundry/Linen). Communicate with ward staff to provide feedback of any problems and recommendations. Ensure effective and efficient processing of linen within the Hospital. Effective quality control of the outsourced laundering and supervision of the internal linen services. Perform pre-condemning of linen and report irregularities to your supervisor.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code B/EB drivers’ licence. Willingness to travel work weekends, public holidays and overtime.




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:
4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

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