Principal Housekeeping Supervisor (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GSH184/2026

Location:

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 - R 279 708 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.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Cleaning, Contract Management, Waste Management, and personnel/office management.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy (MS Word and MS Excel) and knowledge of Cost Centre Requisition System (Health Technology - Clinicom Production). Knowledge of HR Policies and Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Knowledge in cleaning materials/equipment. Good communication skills(verbal and written).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Must work shifts.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Manage hygienic responsibilities within allocated areas including the Supervision of allocated EHS staff and contractors as well as Waste Management. Provide a safe, cost-effective and an optimal cleaning service that includes the supervision of agency staff as per contract. Provide personnel administration duties that is allowances, pay sheets, leave application. Ensure an effective Human Resource Management support function to Administrative Officer with regards to areas of responsibilities such as exits, recruitment and selection, Staff Performance Reviews, attend Meetings and monitoring of registers. Effective stock control as well as ordering of stock.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. M Afrika, tel. no. (021) 404 3236

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior certificate (grade 12 or equivalent).

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.