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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch
  • Western Cape
  • R201k /yr
  • Trades and General Work
  • 2 posts
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 at 17:00 Closes today
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7). Experience: Appropriate cleaner/housekeeping service experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Compulsory to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and in other departments. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively. Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of sub-ordinates. Ability to perform routine structured tasks. Ability to adhere to safety standards.

Duties

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital. Supervisory and performance management of housekeeping team. Responsible for the provision and serving of meals and beverages to patients and parents.

Responsible for effective communication, overall control and organising of housekeeping tasks in a Health Facility. Effective utilization of resources (physical and financial). Handle and remove domestic and medical waste.

Control and issue linen stock as required. Application of the disciplinary procedures and conflict resolutions Assist in performing ad-hoc duties within the hospital.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms L Chenga Tel No: (021) 658-5436

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

General note

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 37/287: Deputy Director: Manager Hospital Development (5/8th Post) Directorate: Facilities and Infrastructure Management, Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Redevelopment Office, Salary R582 684 (5/8th) per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 37 dated 16 October 2026, has been amended as follows: Deputy Director: Manager Hospital Development (5/8th Post) (3 Year-Contract)