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HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Department of Health and Wellness · Groote Schuur Hospital

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
PSC 32/357
Salary band
R 201 093
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 302 Salary: R201 093 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate cleaning/housekeeping, Terminal Cleaning, Stock Control, Linen Management and Waste Management experience in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Must work shifts. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of how to operate the cleaning equipment, perform terminal cleaning and effective usage of consumables. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills. Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, and procedures as well as Infection Prevention Control measures. Duties: Responsible for overall control, organising, performing and co-ordinating of tasks related to linen, waste management, hygiene services, terminal cleaning, contract management and stock control. Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports. To submit requisition for repairs of broken equipment thus ensuring a safe working environment. Relief according to the needs of the service. Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources as well related HR matters. To provide training to the cleaning staff. Enquiries: Ms M Afrika Te l N o: (021) 404-3236 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Closing Date: 2026-09-18T17:00:00+02:00

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7)
  • Experience: Appropriate cleaning/housekeeping, Terminal Cleaning, Stock Control, Linen Management and Waste Management experience in a hospital environment
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Must work shifts
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of how to operate the cleaning equipment, perform terminal cleaning and effective usage of consumables
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills
  • Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, and procedures as well as Infection Prevention Control measures

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall control, organising, performing and co-ordinating of tasks related to linen, waste management, hygiene services, terminal cleaning, contract management and stock control
  • Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports
  • To submit requisition for repairs of broken equipment thus ensuring a safe working environment
  • Relief according to the needs of the service
  • Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery
  • Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources as well related HR matters
  • To provide training to the cleaning staff