Housekeeping jobs in Vredenburg, Western Cape

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate housekeeping experience in a health environment. Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience in the health sector.

ENQUIRIES

Mr E Adcock, tel. no: (028) 551 - 1010

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Supervise Household Aids to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, to prevent the spread of infection and safety hazards. Ensure that patients are served the correct diet according to their condition, and that ward kitchens are kept hygienic. Control linen to ensure that wards have an adequate supply of clean linen. Control stock, equipment and inventory, and ensure that resources are used cost-effectively. Perform the administrative and people management duties associated with supervision. Attend in-service training and keep staff informed of relevant policies, notices and changes.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work overtime, on weekends and on public holidays. Willingness to relieve in other support service areas of the hospital when required.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Appropriate knowledge of infection prevention and control, cleaning standards, and linen and stock control. Ability to supervise staff and to maintain good interpersonal relations. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and handle heavy objects.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.