• Reference Number : refs/019243
• Directorate : Administration and Support Unit
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 338 106.00
• Enquiries : Ms. Ramolumisi 0127347000

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate plus 3 to 5 years’ experience in Laundry as a Supervisor with Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Management. Laundry experience in a hospital environment will be an added advantage. Must know the functions and regulations applicable to Laundry/linen management. Excellent verbal and written communication .Must have numeric skills and be computer literate. Must have the ability to work under pressure. Leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, management and good interpersonal relations. Must be able to operate independently. Must be able to adhere to timeframes. Must have a high level of reliability. Must have the ability to discipline staff. Knowledge of OHS and Infection Prevention and Control standards is required. Must be able to plan, lead, organize, supervise, inspect, and evaluate the work of subordinates and work scheduling. Report writing and ability to lead a big team. Comply with HR prescripts and Quality Assurance assessment tools. Valid driver licence will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• • Management of Laundry Section. Monitor daily functioning of the laundry unit. Compile and review laundry/linen SOP’s. Plan and ensure there is availability of laundry equipment and faults are reported. Ensuring cleaning checklists, delivery and collection checklist and schedules are available and implemented. Leave Management. Oversee counting, sorting, disposal, ironing, packing, delivery, and collection of linen to and from various wards. Ensure the availability of clean linen in coordination with all other stakeholders. Procurement of linen and clothing for MHCU’s according to procurement processes. Manage laundry allocated budget. Monitor losses and condemning of linen and clothing items. Visit all wards to assess stock levels. Attend all meetings and give feedback. Knowledge of colour coding of laundry bags. Management of performance and development of staff. Make rounds and inspections to ensure that the laundry staff are performing the required duties. Appropriate cleaning and laundry procedures are adhered to, and quality control measures are continually maintained. Strengthen cleaning and laundry standards and infection control. Compile monthly reports. Apply disciplinary measures when necessary. Order, receive and distribute stock, materials, or equipment. Take responsibility for waste management in collaboration with the Infection Control Officers. Perform any other duties delegated by the Supervisor or Manager.

Notes :

• • 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. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Cullinan care & Rehabilitation Centre

Closing Date : 26-06-2026

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.