Linen Supervisor (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS538/2026

Location:

Wesfleur Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 - 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

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

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

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Monitor of contracted Hospital Linen Supervisor Provider. Monitor of Hospital Linen. Supervise hygiene, occupational health and safety. Supervise the maintenance and control of apparatus and equipment. Management and administrative function.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to do manual labour (heavy linen bags) and assist in other departments when required. Willingness to work weekends, public holidays and overtime. Able to handle heavily soiled linen containing human excretions and blood.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good communication skills. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and unsupervised. Knowledge of Laundry Services.

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in laundry services.

ENQUIRIES

Ms. C Matthews, tel. no. (021) 816 8557

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.