This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR (FOLDERS/IRONING)
Department of Health
Directorate: Facilities Management (Laundry Services)
- Salary
- R201 903 per annum
- Centre
- Head Office, Cape Town (Tygerberg and Lentegeur Central Laundry)
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: General education and Training Certificate (GETC) Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in laundry and linen environment. Inherent requirement 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. 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
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.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Mr J Roberts Tel No: (021) 933-0834
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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