Housekeeping Supervisor (2 posts) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 201 000 - 237 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Western Cape Government's Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Rondebosch is seeking an experienced cleaner/housekeeping supervisor to join the hospital's facilities team. The role requires shift work, weekends, and public holidays, with responsibilities spanning cleaning, meal/service provision, and resource coordination.

You will lead the housekeeping team, ensure hygiene standards, handle waste, linen control, and support patient and parent needs while maintaining safety procedures

Qualifications

• Appropriate cleaner/housekeeping service experience.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital.
• Supervise housekeeping team and manage performance.
• Provide meals and beverages to patients and parents.
• Coordinate housekeeping tasks and resource use.
• Handle waste disposal and linen stock control.
• Apply disciplinary procedures and resolve conflicts.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as required.

Connaissances

Communication

Supervisory

Routine tasks

Safety standards

Formation

GETC/Grade 9 (Std7)

Description du poste

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

RXH60/2026

Location:

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch

Remuneration

R 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

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 the 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.

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).

Inherent Requirements of the job

Compulsory to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and in other departments.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to communicate effectively. Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of sub-ordinates. Ability to perform routine structured tasks. Ability to adhere to safety standards.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital. Supervisory and performance management of housekeeping team. Responsible for the provision and serving of meals and beverages to patients and parents. Responsible for effective communication, overall control and organising of housekeeping tasks in a Health Facility. Effective utilization of resources (physical and financial). Handle and remove domestic and medical waste. Control and issue linen stock as required. Application of the disciplinary procedures and conflict resolutions Assist in performing ad-hoc duties within the hospital.

Experience

Appropriate cleaner/housekeeping service experience.