Linen Stores Assistant (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

CWD94/2026

Location:

Montagu Hospital, Langeberg Sub-district, Cape Winelands District

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - 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

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in general laundry functions.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of stock and infection control. Ability to sort, sluice and count linen of dirty and fouled linen.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. E Le Roux, tel.no. (023) 626-8551.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required. A valid driver’s license to transport linen to central laundry. Ability to perform hard physical tasks, e.g. pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from linen bank and wards. Load and offload of heavy linen bags 25kg+ between facilities and central laundry.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide a professional service in the institution. Perform basic routine task in the linen bank under supervision. Ensure affective and efficient stock control. Ensure safe and hygiene working area standards. Adhere to loyal service ethics. Provide support to supervisor.

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.