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HOUSEHOLD AID

Department of Health and Wellness · Vredendal Hospital

Closing date
16 October 2026
Reference
PSC 35/305
Salary band
R 144 024
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 6 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district Salary: R144 024 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate cleaning experience within a health environment. Experience in 203 working with customers/people. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to do physical hard work and stand for long hours. Willingness to relieve in other departments when required. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, night-duty and overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of the use of cleaning equipment, materials and detergents and the management of stock. Duties: Renders effective, efficient and safe hygiene and domestic services in the Hospital. Contributes to effective management of domestic responsibilities. Contributes to effective utilization and functioning of apparatus, equipment and stock. Adheres to loyal service ethics. Enquiries: Mr WA Phillipus Tel No: (027) 213-2038 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy
  • ✓Experience: Appropriate cleaning experience within a health environment
  • ✓Experience in 203 working with customers/people
  • ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to do physical hard work and stand for long hours
  • ✓Willingness to relieve in other departments when required
  • ✓Willingness to work shifts, weekends, night-duty and overtime
  • ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills
  • ✓Good verbal and written communication skills
  • ✓Appropriate knowledge of the use of cleaning equipment, materials and detergents and the management of stock

Key responsibilities

  • •Renders effective, efficient and safe hygiene and domestic services in the Hospital
  • •Contributes to effective management of domestic responsibilities
  • •Contributes to effective utilization and functioning of apparatus, equipment and stock
  • •Adheres to loyal service ethics

About Department of Health

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.

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