LINEN STORES ASSISTANT Overberg District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R144 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic Numeracy and literacy skills.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in linen in a Hospital/Clinic environment.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to do manual Labour (heavy linen bags) and assist in other departments when required.
- Able to handle heavily soiled linen containing human excretions and blood.
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy items.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proper working knowledge of all laundry/linen policies, protocols, procedures and good work ethics.
- Good interpersonal, organising, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of inventory/stock control.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
Duties
- Washing, drying, folding, and ironing.
- Load and unload trucks, washing machines and tumble dryers.
- Assist with Monitor quality of work.
- Empty soiled laundry bags for sorting and counting, sealing and stacking of clean linen bags for dispatching.
Enquiries
Mr T De Wet Tel No: (028) 312-1166
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R144 per annum
CENTRE : Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic Numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in linen in a Hospital/Clinic environment.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to do manual Labour (heavy linen bags) and assist in other departments when required. Able to handle heavily
soiled linen containing human excretions and blood. Physically fit and able to lift heavy items. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proper working knowledge
of all laundry/linen policies, protocols, procedures and good work ethics. Good interpersonal, organising, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of
inventory/stock control. Ability to work in a team and independently.
DUTIES : Washing, drying, folding, and ironing. Load and unload trucks, washing machines and tumble dryers. Assist with Monitor quality of work. Empty soiled
laundry bags for sorting and counting, sealing and stacking of clean linen bags for dispatching.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T De Wet Tel No: (028) 312-1166
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.