Household Aid (Ward Support)(2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
GSH182/2026

Location:
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 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

Basic reading and writing skills.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care, and control of linen and Waste Management. Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Effectively use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control. Responsible for cleaning duties i.e. sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste mangement and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in waste mangement, elementary stock control and cleaning within a hospital environment.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Extensive knowledge of routine cleaning processes, terminal cleaning, and handling cleaning equipment. The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. M. Afrika, tel. no. (021) 404-3236

NOTE

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

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.