Laundry Aid (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
CWD101/2026

Location:
Robertson Hospital, Langeberg Sub-district, Cape Winelands Health District

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

04 Sep 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

18 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.

ENQUIRIES

Ms. E Le Roux (023) 626-8551

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide a professional linen service to the institution Ensure effective and efficient stock control Ensure safe and hygienic working area standards Provide support withing the support service environment. Adheres to loyal service ethics. Provide support to supervisor.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work overtime, e.g. after- working hours, weekends and public holidays when operational needs require. Physically fit and be able to hear and speak clearly. Perform hard physical tasks, e.g. pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from the linen bank and wards. Load and offload of heavy linen bags 25kg + between facilities and Central Laundry. Drivers licence to transport linen to central laundry.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in general laundry functions.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to sort, sluice and count linen of dirty and fouled linen. Ability to communicate (verbal and written). Knowledge of stock and infection control.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic literacy and numeracy.

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.