Laundry Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pinetown is seeking a Laundry Assistant to maintain and supply clean linen to hospitals in the region. The role involves counting and sorting linen, operating industrial laundry equipment, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 certificate and be proficient in English. Interested applicants are invited to apply via email by September 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to count accurately.
• Ability to maintain accurate records on standard templates.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Counting and sorting of linen.
• Quality and stock management.
• Operating industrial laundry equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Good inter-personal relations

English language proficiency

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for Laundry Assistant at the LHC KZN Laundry in Pinetown to maintain and supply clean linen to all Life Healthcare Hospitals in the region. The successful candidates will report to the Laundry Manager.

Function Laundry Facility KZN Regional Laundry Position Laundry Assistant Introduction

Responsibilities

• Counting and sorting of linen
• Accurate record keeping of linen items according to standard procedure
• Processing of all linen in designated areas
• Quality and stock management
• Operating of industrial laundry equipment according to standard procedure
• Record quantities in the linen register book following standard procedure
• Verify good quality of linen output i.e. Dry, Soft, Unstained with clean professional outlook
• Liaison with line management
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Maintaining health and safety regulations
• Waste disposal management

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Understand, speak, read and write English language
• Ability to count accurately
• Ability to capture and maintain accurate record of figures on standard templates
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure/stressful conditions
• Good inter-personal relations
• Uphold good standards of personal hygiene/neat appearance
• Ability to carry loaded laundry bags

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Engaging diversity
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Resilience
• Action orientation
• Ethical behaviour

How to apply

Email [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.