Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/301
LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR (FOLDERS/IRONING) (X8 POSTS)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreHead Office, Cape Town (Tygerberg and Lentegeur Central Laundry)
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 19
- Circular Post
- 29/301
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Head Office, Cape Town (Tygerberg and Lentegeur Central Laundry)
- Salary
- R201 903 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Head Office, Cape Town (Tygerberg and Lentegeur Central Laundry).
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R201 903 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: General education and Training Certificate (GETC) Grade 9 (Std 7).
- Experience: Appropriate experience in laundry and linen environment.
- Inherent requirement of the job: The ability to work public holidays and overtime when required.
- The ability to deal with diversity in culture and attitudes.
- Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and to handle heavy objects.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good numerical skills.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Western Cape Government Linen Management Policy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge and understanding of laundry and linen policies and Hygiene and Safety standards.
- Good communication skills.
Duties
- Supervision and control of the daily operations of the laundry section.
- Supervise and record of dispatched linen from the linen bank to the hospital wards.
- Supervision of laundry processing and maintenance services.
- Check and monitor condition of laundry machine equipment.
- Supervise and monitor cleaning of laundry equipment in line with environmental health and safety standards.
- Supervision of human and physical resources.
- Guide and mentor staff on the provision of laundry services.
- Conduct performance reviews of staff on the Staff Performance system (PERMIS).
- Assist with in service training of staff.
- Effective quality control and supervision of the laundry services.
- Perform pre-condemning of linen and report irregularities to the Line Manager.
- Implementation of infection control and waste management in the laundry unit.
- Ensure effective control and effective management of data/stats in the laundry unit.
- Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and- proper linen handling.
Enquiries
Mr J Roberts Tel No: (021) 933-0834
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Directorate: Facilities Management (Laundry Services)
SALARY : R201 903 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (Tygerberg and Lentegeur Central Laundry)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: General education and Training Certificate (GETC) Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in laundry and
linen environment. Inherent requirement of the job: The ability to work public holidays and overtime when required. The ability to deal with diversity in culture
and attitudes. Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and to handle heavy objects. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good
numerical skills. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Western Cape
Government Linen Management Policy. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and understanding of laundry and linen policies and Hygiene and
Safety standards. Good communication skills.
DUTIES : Supervision and control of the daily operations of the laundry section. Supervise and record of dispatched linen from the linen bank to the hospital
wards. Supervision of laundry processing and maintenance services. Check and monitor condition of laundry machine equipment. Supervise and monitor
cleaning of laundry equipment in line with environmental health and safety standards. Supervision of human and physical resources. Guide and mentor
staff on the provision of laundry services. Conduct performance reviews of staff on the Staff Performance system (PERMIS). Assist with in service training of
staff. Effective quality control and supervision of the laundry services. Perform pre-condemning of linen and report irregularities to the Line Manager.
Implementation of infection control and waste management in the laundry unit.
Ensure effective control and effective management of data/stats in the laundry unit. Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and- proper linen handling.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Roberts Tel No: (021) 933-0834
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.