Terminals jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
GSH181/2026

Location:
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

04 Sep 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

18 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. M Afrika, tel. no. (021) 404 3236

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Must work shifts.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of how to operate the cleaning equipment, perform terminal cleaning and effective usage of consumables. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills. Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, and procedures as well as Infection Prevention Control measures.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate cleaning/housekeeping, Terminal Cleaning, Stock Control, Linen Management and Waste Management experience in a hospital environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Responsible for overall control, organising, performing and co-ordinating of tasks related to linen, waste management, hygiene services, terminal cleaning, contract management and stock control. Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports. To submit requisition for repairs of broken equipment thus ensuring a safe working environment. Relief according to the needs of the service. Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources as well related HR matters. To provide training to the cleaning staff.

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.