Laundry Supervisor (FOLDERS/IRONING)

Overview

Laundry Supervisor position at the Department of Health and Wellness in Cape Town, requiring Grade 9 and laundry experience.

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.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr J Roberts Tel No: (021) 933-0834

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 28/215: Assistant Director: Expenditure Analysis and Management Reporting, Salary R487 197 per annum, Centre: Head Office (Cape Town) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 28 dated 07 August 2026 with Ref No: 28/215. Kindly note that the post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS