Chief Laundry Manager

Overview

Manage laundry operations, production, stock, and quality control at Lentegeur Central Laundry in the Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate three-year Diploma/Degree.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Supervision or Management of a laundry line.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, extended hours, or overtime when required.
• Physical capability to stand for long periods and lift heavy loads/equipment.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer Literacy particularly in Word and Excel.
• High level of excellence in accurate data capturing and recording.
• Excellent human relations abilities and telephone skills.
• Thorough knowledge of SANS 10146, SANS 1044, OHSA, PFMA, and Public Service Regulations.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and people management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, strategic planning, and organizational capabilities.
• Financial, Supply Chain, and HR Management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure independently and lead a team safely.

Duties

• Implementation and control of the strategic management of the Laundry.
• Implementation & control of the operational laundry services.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production, stock levels, storage, and distribution in line with SANS 10146 and SANS 1044.
• Implement and control of quality and risk.
• Assist in managing the operational expenditure and administrative prescripts of the Laundry.
• Implement the principles of Human Resources.
• Effective leadership and people management.
• Conduct stocktaking, manage requisitions for equipment/repairs, write off unserviceable stock, and manage GG vehicle usage.
• Oversee health and safety inspections, pest control registers, emergency evacuations, key control, and physical security measures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA 85 of 1993).

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr A Jantjies Tel No: (021) 918-1702

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 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS