Household Aid (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GRD98/2026

Location:

Mossel Bay Hospital, Garden Route District

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 per annum - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/24 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.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a household/cleaning environment in a health facility.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment. Support to housekeeping supervisor and adhere to policies and cleaning practices. Appropriate knowledge of stock, assets, linen and equipment control.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Deliver an effective cleaning service such as dusting, washing, scrubbing, polishing, washing and refuse removal. Adhere to safety measures and ensure adherence to occupational health and safety policies and Infection prevention control measures. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care and control of linen and serving of meals to patients.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work weekends, shifts, overtime, public holidays and night duty. The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment. Willingness to assists in other wards when needed.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

ENQUIRIES

Ms JA Mahlangu Tel. No. (044) 604-6104

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.