Household Aid (General Cleaning and Creche Services) (Permanent position)

Full job description
A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Household Aid (General Cleaning and Creche Services)

Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS807/2025

Lentegeur Hospital; Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Experience:
Appropriate experience working in a Creche environment.

Minimum Educational Qualification:
Basic Numeracy and literacy Skills.
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

Good interpersonal relations and communications skills (oral and written) with supervisor, colleagues and the public. Appropriate knowledge with the use of the cleaning equipment, materials and cleaning detergents; stock and linen. Basic knowledge of cleaning and laundry procedures. Ability to read, write and converse in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Enquiries:

Ms. A. Brandt. Tel. no. (021) 830 2704

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Prepare plate and serve meals and beverages to children. Ensure the control of cleaning of household equipment, sorting, unpacking and wash of dirty linen. Ensure daily counting of used linen and clean linen. Correct usage of equipment and chemicals also maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area. Attend in-service training appropriate to service delivery. Provide a hygienically clean, safe and secure environment. Support Supervisor and staff at the creche and other areas of Support Services.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Willingness to work shift and/or rotation basis. Ability to do physical tasks and operate household equipment.

Remuneration: R 138 486 per annum – R 163 131 per annum. Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing, and medical aid allowance).

ONLINE APPLICATION

Starting Date: 11/28/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at the relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 12/12/2025 12:00:00 AM