Principal Linen Supervisor (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GSH167/2026

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

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 Hospital Linen Bank and Appropriate Supervisory Experience.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effective communication and liaising with regarding operational aspects of the outsources laundering and linen management services. Monitor and assist with linen operational processes of the outsourced contractual obligations of the outsourced linen and laundry contractor. Effective quality linen control in terms of hospital end-users as supplied by the contractor. Effective supervision of the Linen Management component and supervision of Linen Supervisors.

ENQUIRIES

Ms.P. Gudwana 021 404 5315

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior certificate or equivalent.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Perform relief duties within the hospital linen management setup. Willingness to work overtime during weekends and Public Holidays.

NOTE

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

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to achieve good interpersonal relations with staff and the service provider. Good numerical skills. Knowledge and ability to interpret the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Hospital Linen Management Policy.

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.