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STERILISATION OPERATOR, GENERAL WORKER, 3 FOOD SERVICE 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 24/212: STERILISATION OPERATOR PRODUCTION (CSSD)
Rural Health Services
SALARY: R147 036 per annum
CENTRE:
Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification:
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience:
Appropriate experience and appropriate knowledge of CSSD.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work shifts (day and night), including weekends and public holidays.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Physically fit to lift heavy objects, push heavy trolleys, bend down and stay on feet for long hours.
Knowledge of disinfection, decontamination, and different sterilisation processes.
Knowledge of theatre instruments and theatre linen.
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Standard Precautions.
Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape of which English must be one.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and numerical skills.
The ability to work in a team environment and independently and under pressure.
Effective cleaning and packing abilities of heavy equipment.
DUTIES:
Deliver/collect soiled equipment to and from the theatres and various other departments with a heavy-duty trolley, including related duties in the operating theatres.
Decontaminate, package, control and sterilise of instruments, test instrument washing machines, autoclaves and other equipment, check linen and supplies as well as assisting with stock taking in the department.
Operate autoclaves and instrument washing machines and ETO (gas sterilisation).
Issue sterile stock according to departmental needs.
Order, monitor, control and maintain stock levels.
Handling and management of loan sets and report and assist with investigation of lost instruments/equipment.
Fold and sterile linen packs, as well as condemning of linen.
ENQUIRIES:
Mr E Tyambetyu Tel No: (023) 348-1161
APPLICATIONS:
The Chief Executive Officer:
Worcester Hospital, Private Bag X3058, Worcester, 6850.
FOR ATTENTION:
Ms RM Hill
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
POST 24/215: GENERAL WORKER: STORES (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
Garden Route District
SALARY: R125 373 per annum
CENTRE:
Knysna Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience:
Appropriate experience in a stores environment.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Drivers Licence (Code 10/C1).
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to pick up heavy boxes or bags.
Willingness to assist with stock-taking.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
DUTIES:
Timeous delivery of stock to departments, theatres and clinics in a cost-effective and safe manner.
Assist clerks with the receipt, storage and issuing of stock.
Maintain the audit trail of deliveries.
Clean stores on a regular basis.Any ad-hoc duties.
ENQUIRIES:
Mr Q.J. Vaughan Tel No: (021) 377-4363
APPLICATIONS:
The Chief Executive Officer:
Mitchell’s Plain Hospital, Private Bag X9, Mitchell’s Plain, 7789.
FOR ATTENTION:
Ms CC Johnson
NB:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for the post.
CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2023
POST 24/220: FOOD SERVICE AID
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY: R125 373 per annum
CENTRE:
Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement:
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience:
Appropriate experience in a large-scale food service unit.
Inherent requirements of the job:
The ability to communicate efficiently (read and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment.
Excellent health status – be able to work with cleaning materials, do highdusting and lifting of heavy equipment and supplies.
Ability to be on your feet for a period of 12 hours per day.
Ability to work shifts during the day, weekends and public holidays.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
The ability to prepare meals according to standardised recipes, as well as safely and correctly handle industrial equipment.
Basic knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.
Conflict management.
DUTIES:
Perform all tasks emanating from the pre-preparation and production of all full and therapeutic diets.
Perform all tasks emanating from the dishing, distribution and serving of food to patients at various wards.
Clean and maintain all areas, utensils and equipment in the food service unit and maintain safety and hygiene standards.
Assist with the receipt, safe storage and issuing of food provisions and other products.
Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms H Botha Tel No: (023) 348-1222
APPLICATIONS:
To the Chief Executive Officer:
Worcester Hospital, Private Bag X3058, Worcester, 6850.
FOR ATTENTION:
Mr RM Hill
NB:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE: 04 AUGUST 2023
POST 24/217: FOOD SERVICES AID
NUMBER OF POSTS: 2 POSTS
West Coast District
SALARY: R125 373 per annum
CENTRE:
Sonstraal Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement:
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience:
Appropriate experience in a large food service unit.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays.
Physically fit to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of hygiene, Occupational Health, HACCP and safety principals.
DUTIES:
Assist in receipt, store of all provisions and stock in the food service unit.
Prepare; produce all normal and therapeutic diets.
Weigh, dish and distribute foods to the wards.
Clean all areas, utensils and equipment in the Food Service Department.
Adhere to Health and Safety prescripts, elementary control measures and standard operating procedures.
Provide milk feeds to babies that are safe and made according to the Standard Operational Plan.
ENQUIRIES:
Mr HL Siegelaar Tel No: (021) 862- 3176
APPLICATIONS:
The Director:
West Coast District, Private Bag X15, Malmesbury 7299.
FOR ATTENTION:
Mr D Pekeur
NB:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2023
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. https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/