Administration · Circular 27 of 2026

Administrative Officer: Support Services

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Administrative officer needed at Vredendal Hospital to manage transport, laundry, grounds, security and food services support functions.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Appropriate support services administration and contract management experience.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence and expected to provide a support service within the Matzikama SD.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Excellent organisational skills, the ability to function independently as well as in a multi- disciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of waste management and government transport.
  • Knowledge of telecommunication, porter, and laundry services.

Duties

  • Effective and efficient control of the transport section and technical services.
  • Effective control and efficient operating of laundry unit and linen bank.
  • Management of the grounds and the cleaning services as well as security.
  • Ensure effective management of food services component.
  • Manage telecommunication and perform general supervision and development of support services personnel.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Mr WA Phillipus Tel No: (027) 213-2039

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 27/278, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 17 August 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Vredendal, Western Cape
Salary
R338 106 p/a
Closing date
17 August 2026, 17:00PM Closed
Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.