HOUSEHOLD AID (THEATRE)

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Knysna Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate experience in a household/cleaning environment in a health facility. Inherent requirement of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, night duty, and overtime when required. Willingness to rotate in different departments according to operational needs and when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic knowledge of cleaning of equipment. Support to housekeeping supervisor and adhere to policies and cleaning practices. Knowledge of stock, assets, linen and equipment control.

Duties

Responsible for cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area. Responsible for cleaning and safe keeping of machinery. Adhere to safety measures and ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and Infection Prevention Control measures. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care and control of linen and serving of meals to patients.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms CG Wagener Tel No: (044) 302 - 8400

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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