PRINCIPAL HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Department of Health

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (grade 12 or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in Cleaning, Contract Management, Waste Management, and personnel/office management. Inherent requirements of the job: Must work shifts. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and MS Excel) and knowledge of Cost Centre Requisition System (Health Technology - Clinicom Production). Knowledge of HR Policies and Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Knowledge in cleaning materials/equipment. Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Duties

Manage hygienic responsibilities within allocated areas including the Supervision of allocated EHS staff and contractors as well as Waste Management. Provide a safe, cost-effective and an optimal cleaning service that includes the supervision of agency staff as per contract. Provide personnel administration duties that is allowances, pay sheets, leave application. Ensure an effective Human Resource Management support function to the Administrative Officer with regards to areas of responsibilities such as exits, recruitment and selection, Staff Performance Reviews, attending meetings and monitoring of registers. Effective stock control as well as ordering of stock.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

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

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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