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HOUSEHOLD AID (WARD SUPPORT)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 144 024

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

PSC 31/472

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Salary

R144 024 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic reading and writing skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management, elementary stock control and cleaning within a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of routine cleaning processes, terminal cleaning, and handling cleaning equipment. The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.

Duties

Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care, and control of linen and Waste Management. Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Effectively use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control. Responsible for cleaning duties i.e. sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste management and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area.

Enquiries

Ms M Afrika Tel No: (021) 404-3236

Notes

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

Closing Date

2026-09-11T17:00:00+02:00

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Western Cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Minimum educational qualification: Basic reading and writing skills
  • ·Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management, elementary stock control and cleaning within a hospital environment
  • ·Inherent requirements of the job: Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments
  • ·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of routine cleaning processes, terminal cleaning, and handling cleaning equipment
  • ·The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment

Key Duties

  • ·Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc
  • ·Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care, and control of linen and Waste Management
  • ·Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored
  • ·Effectively use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control
  • ·Responsible for cleaning duties i
  • ·sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste management and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the HOUSEHOLD AID (WARD SUPPORT) position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to Provincial Administration: Western Cape from your Gmail account. The closing date is 11 September 2026.

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Check this advert to confirm whether a Z83 form is required. Submit a truthful, detailed CV with accurate employment dates. Do not assume certified ID or qualification copies are required at the initial stage; follow the advert, as supporting documents may be requested later from shortlisted candidates.

What is the salary for the HOUSEHOLD AID (WARD SUPPORT) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 144 024. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the HOUSEHOLD AID (WARD SUPPORT) application close?+

The closing date for this position is 11 September 2026 - 14 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.