• Reference Number : REFS/056252
• Directorate : LAUNDRY
• Number of Posts : 16

• Package : R144 024.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms Thembekile Ndamane (011) 933 8379/8391

Requirements :

• Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4 or equivalent (Grade 10). No experience required. Skills/Knowledge/Competence: Basic understanding of Policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Six Priorities and National Core Standards). Ability to work under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skill. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Ability to organize and plan. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated. Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature and work independently and in a team. Knowledge of Labour Relations processes. Must be prepared to engage in intensive labour practices. High level of reliability. Good customer skills and competencies. Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative. Knowledge of regulations and the legislative framework related to Laundry. Experience in a similar environment or health entity will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Collect and receive soiled linen from health institution in the laundry Department. sorting of soiled linen according to different categories, prepare soiled linen for washing. Prepare items for ironing, pressing and folding then convey ironed linen to conduct quality check on finished linen. Sign the attendance register on arrival and departure wear uniform daily as protective measure, wear name tag or laundry identification daily, promote professionalism (time management adhere to conditions of employment requirement (code of conduct, attend to workshops and meeting. Provide assistance to managers to the general laundry functions. Assisting with the rendering of an effective and efficient service within the laundry management services. Prepared to work overtime when needs arise, shift work is compulsory. Carrying out any lawful and reasonable instruction as instructed by the supervisors. Ensure a clean environment. Adhere to timelines. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH LAUNDRY

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.