Laundry Supervisor (Folders/Ironing)(8 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
HO127/2026

Location:
Directorate: Facilities Management

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 per annum - 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

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.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good numerical skills. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Western Cape Government Linen Management Policy. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge and understanding of laundry and linen policies and Hygiene and Safety standards. Good communication skills.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE LAUNDRY SECTION. SUPERVISE AND RECORD OF DISPATCHED LINEN FROM THE LINEN BANK TO THE HOSPITAL WARDS. SUPERVISION OF LAUNDRY PROCESSING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. CHECK AND MONITOR CONDITION OF LAUNDRY MACHINE EQUIPMENT. SUPERVISE AND MONITOR CLEANING OF LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT IN LINE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS. SUPERVISION OF HUMAN AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES. GUIDE AND MENTOR STAFF ON THE PROVISION OF LAUNDRY SERVICES. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF STAFF ON THE STAFF PERFORMANCE SYSTEM (PERMIS) ASSIST WITH IN SERVICE TRAINING OF STAFF. EFFECTIVE QUALITY CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE LAUNDRY SERVICES. PERFORM PRE-CONDEMNING OF LINEN AND REPORT IRREGULARITIES TO THE LINE MANAGER. IMPLEMENTATION OF INFECTION CONTROL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE LAUNDRY UNIT. ENSURE EFFECTIVE CONTROL AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DATA/STATS IN THE LAUNDRY UNIT. ENSURING HIGH STANDARDS OF CLEANLINESS AND- PROPER LINEN HANDLING.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)Supervision and control of the daily operations of the laundry section. Supervise and record of dispatched linen from the linen bank to the hospital wards. Supervision of laundry processing and maintenance services. Check and monitor condition of laundry machine equipment. Supervise and monitor cleaning of laundry equipment in line with environmental health and safety standards. Supervision of human and physical resources. Guide and mentor staff on the provision of laundry services. Conduct performance reviews of staff on the Staff Performance system (PERMIS) Assist with in service training of staff. Effective quality control and supervision of the laundry services. Perform pre-condemning of linen and report irregularities to the Line Manager. Implementation of infection control and waste management in the laundry unit. Ensure effective control and effective management of data/stats in the laundry unit. Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and- proper linen handling.

ENQUIRIES

Mr J Roberts, tel.no. (021) 933-0834

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in laundry and linen environment.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

The ability to work public holidays and overtime when required. The ability to deal with diversity in culture and attitudes. Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and to handle heavy objects.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

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.