Kleinbosch Laundry Assistant

Babylonstoren; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinbosch, operating under Babylonstoren, is seeking a reliable laundry assistant responsible for washing, drying, ironing and maintaining uniforms, workwear, bedding, kitchen linen and towels from the farm’s departments.

You will sort laundry by colour and fabric, return items to the relevant departments, uphold high cleanliness standards in the laundry room, report damaged items or machine faults, and manage stock and monthly inventory counts.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial washing machines and ironing equipment is advantageous.
• Reliable, organised and detail-oriented.
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Discreet and professional with colleagues' workwear.
• Physically capable of standing for long periods and handling lighter items.
• Experience in linen inventory management and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and iron uniforms, linen and other garments according to standard procedures.
• Sort laundry by colour, fabric type and department.
• Ensure all clothing is returned correctly to the relevant departments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the laundry room.
• Report any damaged items or machine faults to the supervisor.
• Keep records of received and delivered laundry where applicable.
• Order stock and cleaning supplies and conduct monthly inventory counts.
• Quality control of linen.

Skills

Industrial washing machines

Ironing equipment

Time management

Attention to detail

Afrikaans/English bilingual

Discretion

Physical stamina

Inventory management

Quality control

Job description

Kleinbosch, operating under Babylonstoren, is looking for a reliable and meticulous laundry assistant who will be responsible for washing, drying, ironing and maintaining uniforms, workwear, bedding, kitchen linen, and towels from the various departments on the farm.

Requirements

• Experience with industrial washing machines and ironing equipment would be advantageous.
• Reliable and organised, with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English.
• Discreet and professional when handling colleagues' workwear.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling lighter items.
• Experience in inventory management and quality control of linen.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and iron uniforms, linen and other garments in accordance with standard procedures.
• Sort laundry according to colour, fabric type and department.
• Ensure all clothing is returned correctly to the relevant departments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the laundry room.
• Report any damaged items or machine faults to the supervisor.
• Keep records of received and delivered laundry where applicable.
• Order stock and cleaning supplies and conduct monthly inventory counts.
• Quality control of linen.