Property Caretaker

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 139 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial health department in Johannesburg is seeking an individual for a position involving the cleaning and handling of linen. The ideal candidate should have at least a Grade 12 education and be physically able to perform labor-intensive tasks. Responsibilities include keeping the factory clean and assisting with the sorting and dispatching of linen to clients. The role demands good communication and teamwork skills. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required; knowledge of working procedures in a laundry environment.
• Prepared to work shifts and do physical labor.
• Experience in Industrial Laundry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Keep factory and trollies clean.
• Assist in collecting, sorting, counting soiled and clean linen.
• Wash, iron, press, fold, pack, and dispatch linen back to clients.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Literacy

Good communication

Sound human relations

Ability to perform routine tasks

Ability to liaise with stakeholders

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Package : R138 486.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Grade 12. No experience required. Knowledge: of working procedure such as laundry working environment. Skills: Basic numeracy, literacy, good communication, sound human relation, ability to perform routine tasks and Basic interpersonal relationship. Have ability to liaise with stake holders. Be prepared to work under pressure and be able to work in a team. Be prepared to rotate and work shifts. Be prepared to do physical labour. It is a legal requirement that employees wear protective clothing. The following will be an added advantage: 2 years ‘experience in Industrial Laundry, must be able to engage in intensive labour production lines.

Duties

• To keep factory and trollies clean and to assist in to collect, sort, count soiled and clean linen. Wash, iron, press, fold, pack and dispatch linen back to clients.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV 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. 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

Location : Johannesburg Provincial Laundry

Closing Date : 24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.