Household Aid (Ward Support)(2 posts) (Permanent position)

HOUSEHOLD AID (WARD SUPPORT) (2 POSTS)

Location: Western Cape
Employer: Department of Health and Wellness
Facility: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH182/2026

SALARY

R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, plus service benefits.

Benefits may include:
• 13th cheque
• Employer contribution to the pension fund
• Housing allowance
• Medical aid allowance

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026 at 17:00

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Basic reading and writing skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate experience in waste management, elementary stock control and cleaning within a hospital environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU and other designated areas.
• Assist the supervisor with general housekeeping duties.
• Control cleaning and household equipment.
• Assist with the care and control of linen.
• Assist with waste management.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is clean after use and securely stored.
• Use cleaning agents effectively and safely.
• Perform elementary stock control.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing.
• Perform deep cleaning of toilets.
• Manage waste appropriately.
• Maintain general neatness and hygiene in the designated area.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work shifts.
• Must be willing to rotate between different departments.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to operate heavy-duty cleaning and household equipment.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of routine cleaning processes.
• Knowledge of terminal cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of handling cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks.
• Ability to operate heavy-duty cleaning and household equipment.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. M. Afrika
Tel: (021) 404-3236

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this position.
• Candidates must meet all advertised appointment requirements by the closing date and time.
• Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
• Further checks will be conducted once candidates are shortlisted.
• Appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the required checks, which may include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment checks.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Shortlisted candidates must be available at the venue on the date and time determined by the Department.
• Shortlisted candidates must bring recently certified copies of their ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), qualifications and/or proof of registration where applicable.
• Certified documents should not be older than six months.
• Failure to comply with the requirements may result in disqualification.

APPLICATIONS

ONLINE APPLICATION

Apply according to the official Western Cape Government/Department of Health and Wellness recruitment process.

No payment is required to apply.