Foreman: Cleaning (Environmental and Medical Waste Removal Service) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: TBH94/2026

Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 per annum - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

6/26/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/10 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work shifts (weekends and public holidays). Code 8 driver’s licence.

ENQUIRIES

Ms L White, tel. no. (021) 938-4121

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently and in a team context. Knowledge of Provincial Gazette: - Act 7 of 2007 Western Cape Health Care Waste Management Act, 2007. Knowledge of the “cradle to grave” approach and subsequent actions of health care risk waste. Knowledge of the grievance procedure, code of good practice: dismissal and disciplinary code and procedure for the public service. Basic knowledge of Staff Performance Management System.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in medical waste in a hospital environment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Control the utilisation of personnel to ensure various types of waste generated at the hospital is timeously transported to the correct holding areas. Ensure that disciplinary procedures are effectively enforced. Ensure that personnel clean medical waste trolleys, hospital building entrances, courtyards, pigswill area, waste holding area at basement level. Effectively execute all administrative functions applicable on a supervisory level and provide an effective support to the Principal General Foreman and the Senior Administrative Officer: Support Services.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ grade 9 (Std. 7)

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.