Household Aid x28 posts at Western Cape Health for candidates with cleaning experience (Basic numeracy, no qualification needed)
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 10
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
POST 28/295 : HOUSEHOLD AID (X28 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy.
Experience: Appropriate cleaning experience in a healthcare environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to perform physical tasks, e.g., lifting heavy equipment. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays & night duty. Willingness to rotate. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to plan and organize work schedules for cleaning services.
Good communication skills. Ability to adhere to safety standards, including Infection Prevention and Control. Ability to do hospital hygiene audits. Understanding of hospital waste management, linen management, catering, and time management. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Responsible for cleaning duties within a clinical and general areas i.e. sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste management and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area. Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care, and control of linen, serving of meals to patients and Waste Management. Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Effectively use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JJ Roberts Tel No: (021) 938 4121
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical/competency test.
CLOSING DATE : 22 August 2025
NOTE : 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.
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