Laundry Supervisor

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 193 000 - 228 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department is seeking a candidate for a laundry supervisory role in Krugersdorp. Responsibilities include supervising laundry workers, managing clean and soiled linen, and performing regular audits. Candidates must have a Grade 10 or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position requires good communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and in shifts. Benefits include a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Able to work shifts including public holidays.
• 3 years relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of working procedures in a laundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laundry workers.
• Prepare and send clean linen to the wards.
• Oversee sorting and counting of soiled linen.
• Conduct audits of all patients’ linen monthly.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good communication skills

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Planning and organizing

Basic numeracy

Interpersonal relationship

Education

Grade 10 or ABET level 04 qualification

Job description

Package

• R193 359.00 - R227 766.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Grade 10 or ABET level 04 qualification. Must be computer literate. Be able to work under pressure. Be able to work shifts including public holidays. Good communication, numerical, organizing and supervisory skills. 3 years relevant experience required. Knowledge of working procedures in a laundry working environment. Skills: Planning and organizing, Basic numeracy, literacy, sound human relation, ability to perform routine tasks and Basic interpersonal relationship. Have ability to liaise with stake holders. Be prepared to do physical labour. It is a legal requirement that employees wear protective clothing in terms of OHS.

Duties

• Supervise laundry workers. Assist with PMDS. Prepare and send clean linen to the wards. Ensure the collection of dirty linen from the wards to the service provider (Masakhane). Oversee sorting and counting of soiled linen from the wards. Oversee cleaning of the laundry area. Conduct audit of all patients’ linen at least once per month. Conduct regular meetings with sub-ordinates. Perform any other duties delegated by Management.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 04-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 10 or ABET level 04 qualification?

Do you have 3 years relevant experience?