This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

HOUSEHOLD AID (WASTE MANAGEMENT)

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management in a Hospital/Clinic environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Compulsory shift work, flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays. Physical, mentally, and emotionally fit to provide essential services. Willingness to do manual Labour (push heavy HCRW trolleys) and assist in other departments when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to participate and work as part of a team. Knowledge of healthcare waste regulations and OHS standards.

Duties

Perform internal transportation, handling, and disposal of waste in accordance with established procedures and safety standards. Contribute to the achievement of waste reduction and recycling targets through proper segregation and compliance with waste management practices. Ensure the correct and safe waste methods of waste segregation, storage, transport, and disposal of waste. Ensure that the waste is collected in the prescribed containers at the point of generation. Collect and manage all categories of waste, including Health Care Risk Waste (HCRW), domestic/general waste, and recyclable waste. Ensure HCRW containers are correctly weighed within prescribed limits, properly sealed, and handled to prevent health and safety risks. Maintain strict hygiene control of all waste handling equipment, trolleys, and related materials. Ensure that all waste storage areas are kept clean, orderly, and securely locked when not in use. Provide effective support and assistance to service providers and ensure accurate record keeping of all waste management activities.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms M Fredericks Tel No: (021) 658-5452

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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