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

PRINCIPAL LINEN SUPERVISOR

Department of Health

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate Experience in Hospital Linen Bank and Appropriate Supervisory Experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Perform relief duties within the hospital linen management setup. Willingness to work overtime during weekends and Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to achieve good interpersonal relations with staff and the service provider. Good numerical skills. Knowledge and ability to interpret the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Hospital Linen Management Policy.

Duties

Effective communication and liaising with regarding operational aspects of the outsources laundering and linen management services. Monitor and assist with linen operational processes of the outsourced contractual obligations of the outsourced linen and laundry contractor. Effective quality linen control in terms of hospital end-users as supplied by the contractor. Effective supervision of the Linen Management component and supervision of Linen Supervisors.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms.P Gudwana Tel No: (021) 404-5315

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.