Housekeeping Supervisor (5 Posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

TBH137/2026

Location:

Tygerberg Hospital

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

02 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

16 Oct 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.

DUTIES (KEY RESULTS AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Supervise, co-ordinate, control and inspect the duties of the Household Aids. Assist household staff with their duties when staff shortages occur. Do scheduling of housekeeping duty registers. Ensure the correct segregation and removal of different types of waste in the wards. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and tidiness in the unit/institution. Order and control stock and kitchen/cleaning equipment. Ensure proper linen sorting and Linen management in the wards. Render support to the nursing department and none nursing personnel at ward level. Render support to the Support Services unit. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and display the core values of the Department of Health: Western Cape Government in the execution of duties. Maintain self-development.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).

MR N. SITONGA, 021 360 4281

Mrs CB Johnson, tel. no. (021) 938-5327

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate housekeeping experience in a hospital environment. Appropriate supervisory experience.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of sub-ordinates. Ability to perform routine structured tasks. Ability to adhere to safety standards, including Infection Prevention Control. Ability to do hospital hygiene audits. Understanding of hospital waste management, linen management, catering and time management.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Ability to perform physical tasks, e.g. lifting heavy equipment. Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including night shift when the need arises. Good written and verbal communication skills.

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

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.