Administration Clerk: Support (Waste Management) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
MHS504/2026

Location:
Valkenberg Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 per annum - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

14 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Ability to do physical work. Valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence. Ability to lift heavy objects. Willingness to work overtime if required.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in segregation, packaging, storage, transportation, disposal and treatment of health care risk waste in a hospital environment. Appropriate experience in segregation, packaging, storage, transportation, disposal and treatment of domestic waste in a hospital environment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effectively manage of domestic and health care risk waste departments processes and adhere to infection control as well as health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance to service level agreement and deal with outsourced services. Manage the procurement of consumables, as well as the packing, supply, delivery of readily prepared items to the various hospital departments. Manage the collection, reprocessing, decontaminating and or disposal of dirty, used or expired items. Provide optimal support to supervisor and colleagues.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of domestic and health care risk waste regulations and protocols. Knowledge of cleaning materials and agents. Computer literate.

ENQUIRIES

Ms M Froneman (021) 826 5864

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.