LAUNDRY WORKER LEVEL 2

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng is seeking a reliable Laundry Attendant for CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH Laundry. You will handle soiled linen, sort by category, prepare for washing, and ensure items are ironed, folded and quality checked.

No experience is required beyond a willingness to learn; candidates must adapt to shift work and overtime as needed. The role offers a stable salary package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4 or equivalent (Grade 10). No experience required.
• Basic understanding ofPolicies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, OHSA, Six Priorities and National Core Standards).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive soiled linen from health institutions in the laundry Department.
• Sort soiled linen by category and prepare for washing.
• Prepare items for ironing, pressing and folding; convey ironed linen for quality check.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Stakeholder liaison

Education

AET Level 4 or Grade 10

Job description

Package : R144 024.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)

Enquiries : Ms Thembekile Ndamane [phone]/8391

Requirements

• Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4 or equivalent (Grade 10). No experience required. Skills/Knowledge/Competence: Basic understanding of Policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Six Priorities and National Core Standards). Ability to work under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skill. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Ability to organize and plan. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated. Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature and work independently and in a team. Knowledge of Labour Relations processes. Must be prepared to engage in intensive labour practices. High level of reliability. Good customer skills and competencies. Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative. Knowledge of regulations and the legislative framework related to Laundry. Experience in a similar environment or health entity will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Collect and receive soiled linen from health institution in the laundry Department. sorting of soiled linen according to different categories, prepare soiled linen for washing. Prepare items for ironing, pressing and folding then convey ironed linen to conduct quality check on finished linen. Sign the attendance register on arrival and departure wear uniform daily as protective measure, wear name tag or laundry identification daily, promote professionalism (time management adhere to conditions of employment requirement (code of conduct, attend to workshops and meeting. Provide assistance to managers to the general laundry functions. Assisting with the rendering of an effective and efficient service within the laundry management services. Prepared to work overtime when needs arise, shift work is compulsory. Carrying out any lawful and reasonable instruction as instructed by the supervisors. Ensure a clean environment. Adhere to timelines. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Criteria Questions

• Do you have Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4 or equivalent (Grade 10).
• Do you have Basic understanding of Policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter
• Do you have Ability to work under pressure

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH LAUNDRY

Closing Date : 04-09-2026