Laundry Worker Level 2 (x3 Posts) – Department of Health

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Job Overview

Position: Laundry Worker Level 2
Reference Number: refs/050130
Department: Gauteng Department of Health
Directorate: Administration, Logistic and Support
Location: Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre
Number of Posts: 3
Salary: R144,024 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 02 July 2026

Enquiries

Contact Person: Ms. A. C. Ramolumisi
Telephone: 012 734 7000

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 10–11 (authentic school report) or Grade 12 certificate/equivalent qualification.
  • Knowledge of laundry and linen services.
  • Sewing skills will be an added advantage.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
  • Physically fit and able to perform manual labour.
  • Willingness to rotate within the scope of work.
  • Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect and deliver linen bags from hospital wards.
  • Operate laundry equipment including washing machines, dryers, and pressing machines.
  • Iron, fold, count, pack, and seal linen and clothing bags.
  • Sort, count, and record dirty linen and clothing.
  • Tie and label dirty linen bags.
  • Repair and mend torn linen.
  • Participate in linen inventory counts.
  • Clean and maintain linen trolleys.
  • Ensure ward personnel sign linen delivery checklists.
  • Assist with other linen section duties as directed by supervisors.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and management.
  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
  • Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols.
  • Attend training sessions and meetings as approved.
  • Participate in Performance Management and Development System processes.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Important Notes

  • Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment Portal.
  • Hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must submit:
  • A fully completed and signed New Z83 Application Form.
  • An updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA and accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
  • Candidates may undergo:
  • Criminal record checks
  • Citizenship verification
  • Credit checks
  • Qualification verification
  • Employment verification
  • Skills and competency assessments
  • Preference will be given to internal candidates.
  • Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have Grade 10–11 or Grade 12, or an equivalent qualification?
  2. Do you have knowledge of laundry/linen services and sewing?

Important Notice

Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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