Hygiene jobs in Cape Town, 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).

ENQUIRIES

Ms Louise Chenga, tel.no. (021) 658 5436

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Compulsory to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and in other departments.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to communicate effectively. Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of sub-ordinates. Ability to perform routine structured tasks. Ability to adhere to safety standards.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital. Supervisory and performance management of housekeeping team. Responsible for the provision and serving of meals and beverages to patients and parents. Responsible for effective communication, overall control and organising of housekeeping tasks in a Health Facility. Effective utilization of resources (physical and financial). Handle and remove domestic and medical waste. Control and issue linen stock as required. Application of the disciplinary procedures and conflict resolutions Assist in performing ad-hoc duties within the hospital.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate cleaner/housekeeping service experience.

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.