LAUNDRY AID
Department of Health and Wellness · Head office
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/309
- Salary band
- R 144 024
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Directorate: Facility Management (Laundry Services: Tygerberg Laundry and Location: Head office, Cape Town Salary: R144 024 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate Laundry and Linen experience in a Central Laundry setting. Inherent requirement of the job: Physically fit to do manual labour. Duties: Washing, drying, folding and ironing. Assist with the mixing of chemicals. Load and unload washing machines and tumble dryers. Monitor quality of work. Empty soiled linen bags for sorting, counting, sealing and stacking of linen bags for dispatching. Assist with the preparation of linen for the ironers and folding area. Keep work area clean. Enquiries: Mr V Jooste Tel No: (021) 200-0196 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- ✓Experience: Appropriate Laundry and Linen experience in a Central Laundry setting
- ✓Inherent requirement of the job: Physically fit to do manual labour
Key responsibilities
- •Washing, drying, folding and ironing
- •Assist with the mixing of chemicals
- •Load and unload washing machines and tumble dryers
- •Monitor quality of work
- •Empty soiled linen bags for sorting, counting, sealing and stacking of linen bags for dispatching
- •Assist with the preparation of linen for the ironers and folding area
- •Keep work area clean
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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