Housekeeping Supervisor

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Housekeeping Supervisor posts, based in Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch. This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 09 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).
• Experience: Appropriate cleaner/housekeeping service experience.
• 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