6 HOUSEHOLD AID

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health, it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

POST 24/214: HOUSEHOLD AID
NUMBER OF POSTS: 2 POSTS
Garden Route District
SALARY: R125 373 per annum

CENTRE:
Knysna Hospital

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification:

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Experience:

Appropriate experience in cleaning hospitals or health environment.

Inherent requirements of the job:

Communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Ability to lift/move heavy objects and working at heights requiring the use of a stepladder.

Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, weekends, overtime and night duty.

Relief in other departments when necessary.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES:

Responsible for cleaning duties i.e., sweeping, dusting, emptying bins daily, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, cleaning windows, deep cleaning of toilets, general refuse and medical waste handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene (adhere to OSH and IPC policies).

Perform patient meal servings and cleaning of crockery and cutlery (according to HACCP principles and food service unit policies).

Effective use, maintenance and safekeeping of supplies and equipment.

Attend in-service training and render support to the supervisor.

Handling of linen (soiled lined, dirty lined, clean linen, counting of linen, packing linen room, etc.)

ENQUIRIES:
Ms E Van Rooyen Tel No: (044) 302-8400

APPLICATIONS:
The District Manager:

Garden Route District Office, Private Bag X6592, George, 6530.

FOR ATTENTION:
Ms S Pienaar

NB:
Short listed candidates may be subject to practical testing. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2023

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POST 24/218: HOUSEHOLD AID
NUMBER OF POSTS: 3 POSTS
SALARY: R125 373 per annum

CENTRE:
Groote Schuur Hospital

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement:

Basic reading and writing skills.

Experience:

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

Inherent requirement 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.

Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages Spoken of the Western Cape.

The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.

DUTIES:

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.

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, serving of meals to patients 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.

ENQUIRIES:
Ms M Wehr Tel No: (021) 404-4052

APPLICATIONS:
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

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

CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2023

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POST 24/221: HOUSEHOLD AID
Central Karoo District
SALARY: R125 373 per annum

CENTRE:
Beaufort West Hospital

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement:

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Experience:

Appropriate experience in the field of domestic and hospital cleaning services.

Inherent requirements of the job:

Good communication skills (read, speak and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Physically able to lift and or move heavy objects and supplies.Ability to operate machinery and equipment used in domestic and hospital cleaning services.

Competencies (knowledge/skills:

Good Interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices.

Knowledge of Legislation and policies of the Department of Health relevant to clinical practise.

DUTIES:

General cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance (i.e. dust, sweep, polish, scrub, mop, clean windows/walls/equipment/machinery and refuse removal).

Ensure effective Waste Management, Linen control Laundry and Food services.

Effective and efficient utilization and storage of cleaning material and equipment.

Provide optimal support to the supervisor and colleagues with general housekeeping duties and services.

Adhering to general hygienic and safe environment in terms of standards and procedures.

ENQUIRIES:
Mr TW Ntombana Tel No: (023) 414-8200

APPLICATIONS:
The District Manager:

Garden Route District Office, Private Bag X6592, George, 6530.

FOR ATTENTION:
Ms S Pienaar

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

CLOSING DATE: 04 AUGUST 2023

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NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.