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Housekeeping Supervisor at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
October 8, 2026
Full-time
On-site
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience: Appropriate cleaning, linen and housekeeping experience in a hospital environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Willingness to work overtime and relief duties in other wards to ensure effective provision of services.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proper working knowledge of all cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, procedures and good work ethics. Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills. Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards. Knowledge of inventory/stock control. Ability to work in a team and independently. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
DUTIES :
Responsible for overall control, organizing, performing and coordinating tasks related to food, linen and hygiene services. Ensure the control of cleaning, sorting, counting, unpacking and wash/sluice linen and patient clothing.
Effective management with regard to ordering, utilization, control of cleaning, household items and equipment. Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports.
Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources as well related HR matters.
Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience: Appropriate cleaning, linen and housekeeping experience in a hospital environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Willingness to work overtime and relief duties in other wards to ensure effective provision of services.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proper working knowledge of all cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, procedures and good work ethics. Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills. Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards. Knowledge of inventory/stock control. Ability to work in a team and independently. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
DUTIES :
Responsible for overall control, organizing, performing and coordinating tasks related to food, linen and hygiene services. Ensure the control of cleaning, sorting, counting, unpacking and wash/sluice linen and patient clothing.
Effective management with regard to ordering, utilization, control of cleaning, household items and equipment. Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports.
Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources as well related HR matters.