General Laundry Assistant x 1

LIFE Healthcare Group; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is available for a General Laundry Assistant at Life Nkanyisa, Baneng Care Centre in Roodepoort. This role involves various laundry tasks such as sorting and cleaning, with essential qualifications including a Grade 12 certificate. The successful candidate will ensure operational efficiency and must possess strong organizational skills and a good customer service disposition.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required; high school diploma advantageous.
• Prior experience in laundry roles preferable.
• Ability to work shifts and on weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, iron, and fold clothing and textile items.
• Maintain inventory of detergents and track items.
• Ensure cleanliness within the laundry department.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Grade 12

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laundry equipment

Cleaning detergents

Job description

A vacancy exists for a General Laundry Assistant based at Life Nkanyisa, Baneng Care Centre in Robertville, Roodepoort. This position reports to the Housekeeper Supervisor. The successful candidate will support the functions of the establishment.

Function

Laundry Facility Baneng Care Centre

Position

General Laundry Assistant x 1

Critical Outputs

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Sort, wash, dry, iron, and fold clothing and other textile items
• Follow proper programming of washing machines and dryers
• Perform minor sewing duties
• Track which items belong to which wards
• Maintain an updated inventory of laundry detergents and all BLC received and issued to wards
• Monitor maintenance and repairs on laundering equipment and trollies
• Keep the laundry department clean at all times
• Respond to wards' queries, concerns, and complaints
• Use proper telephone etiquette when answering calls
• Adhere to all company policies at all times
• Consult with ward staff, fellow laundry assistants, and management on additional laundry services that may benefit users

Requirements

• Grade 12
• High school diploma or equivalent (advantageous)
• Prior experience in a similar role (preferable)
• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Personable disposition with strong customer service skills
• Availability to work shifts and weekends

Competencies

• Resilience
• Ethical behaviour
• Leading by example
• Excellence-oriented
• Customer responsiveness
• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Motivating, influencing, and developing people

Application email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, June 27, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard back within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.