Housekeeping Supervisor (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 Department of Health in the Western Cape invites applications for a housekeeping supervisor role at Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland sub-district. The post requires supervision of housekeeping staff, adherence to infection prevention standards, and strong admin skills.

Position offers permanent employment and a competitive annual remuneration package. Applicants should have GETC/Grade 9, experience in a health environment, and be willing to work overtime and relieve in other areas as

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to relieve in other support service areas of the hospital when required.
• General education minimum: GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7).

Responsabilités

• Supervise Household Aids to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, and to prevent the spread of infection.
• Ensure patients are served the correct diet and ward kitchens remain hygienic.
• Control linen to ensure wards have adequate clean supply.
• Control stock, equipment and inventory; ensure cost-effective resource use.
• Perform administrative and people management duties related to supervision; attend in-service training and disseminate policy updates.

Connaissances

Housekeeping

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Infection prevention knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7)

Outils

MS Word

Excel

Description du poste

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GRD143/2026

Location:

Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland Sub-district

Remuneration

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

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.

Experience

Appropriate housekeeping experience in a health environment. Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience in the health sector.

Enquiries

Mr E Adcock, tel. no: (028) 551 - 1010

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Supervise Household Aids to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, to prevent the spread of infection and safety hazards. Ensure that patients are served the correct diet according to their condition, and that ward kitchens are kept hygienic. Control linen to ensure that wards have an adequate supply of clean linen. Control stock, equipment and inventory, and ensure that resources are used cost-effectively. Perform the administrative and people management duties associated with supervision. Attend in-service training and keep staff informed of relevant policies, notices and changes.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work overtime, on weekends and on public holidays. Willingness to relieve in other support service areas of the hospital when required.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Appropriate knowledge of infection prevention and control, cleaning standards, and linen and stock control. Ability to supervise staff and to maintain good interpersonal relations. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and handle heavy objects.

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).

NOTICE TO ALL

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.