Housekeeping Supervisor

Overview

Housekeeping Supervisor needed at Groote Schuur Hospital to manage linen, waste, cleaning, stock control and report compilation.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Experience: Appropriate cleaning/housekeeping, Terminal Cleaning, Stock Control, Linen Management and Waste Management experience in a hospital environment.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Must work shifts.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of how to operate the cleaning equipment, perform terminal cleaning and effective usage of consumables.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, and procedures as well as Infection Prevention Control measures.

Duties

• Responsible for overall control, organising, performing and co-ordinating of tasks related to linen, waste management, hygiene services, terminal cleaning, contract management and stock control.
• Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports.
• To submit requisition for repairs of broken equipment thus ensuring a safe working environment.
• Relief according to the needs of the service.
• Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery.
• Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources as well related HR matters.
• To provide training to the cleaning staff.

How to apply

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

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

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