HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Department of Health

Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate cleaning/housekeeping, Terminal Cleaning, Stock Control, Linen Management and Waste Management experience in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Must work shifts. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of how to operate the cleaning equipment, perform terminal cleaning and effective usage of consumables. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills. Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, and procedures as well as Infection Prevention Control measures.

Duties

Responsible for overall control, organising, performing and co-ordinating of tasks related to linen, waste management, hygiene services, terminal cleaning, contract management and stock control. Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports. To submit requisition for repairs of broken equipment thus ensuring a safe working environment. Relief according to the needs of the service. Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources as well related HR matters. To provide training to the cleaning staff.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Ms M Afrika Tel No: (021) 404-3236

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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