Ward Attendant

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring 13 Ward Attendant posts. This is a permanent post, paying R170,226 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render cleaning services.
• Ensure safekeeping of cleaning equipment.
• Supervise subordinates.
• Perform household activities within the ward.
• Render sluice functions [human excreta fluids including blood].
• Maintain infection, prevention and control.

Requirements

• Qualifications and.
• Competencies:
• A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric or ABET/AET at NQF level 4 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA]
• Exposure in hospital environment and patient care will be an added advantage
• Ability to lift persons of varying weights, ability to move and lift heavy equipment and supplies
• Ability to work with heavy duty laundry/cleaning equipment
• Willing to work with human excreta, fluids including blood
• Willing to work with and ability to lift corpses of varying weights
• Ability to operate machinery
• Ability to be on your feet for a period of up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to work shifts (including night duty, weekends and public holidays)
• Willingness to work extra hours on short notice
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• 1993
• Waste Management
• Use of cleaning equipment
• Good Communication and customer care skills
• Teamwork
• Job focused learning
• Basic literacy
• Integrity