Introduction

Are you passionate about operational efficiency and ready to take on a vital role in hospital linen management? The Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape, invites you to join our dedicated team at Groote Schuur Hospital as a Linen Supervisor. This position offers a rewarding career path with excellent benefits and the opportunity to contribute to the essential functioning of healthcare services.

Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH10/2025
Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

 

 

 

Job Description

• Ability to work under pressure and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with staff and service providers.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Western Cape Linen Management Policy.
• Previous experience in a Hospital Linen Bank is essential.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient processing of linen within the hospital.
• Quality control of outsourced laundering and supervision of internal linen services.
• Management of all linen records, data, and information with effective communication on operational aspects.
• Perform pre-condemning of linen and report irregularities to the principal supervisor.
• Provide support to the Principal Linen Supervisor in HR functions, general administration tasks, and relief duties within the hospital linen management setup.

Requirements

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

 

 

 

Additional Information

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays.
• No payment required when applying for this position.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary: R 183 279 – R 215 892 per annum, plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Contact Person: P. Gudwana, Contact no. 021 404 5315

Note to Applicants

• Candidates may be required to undergo a competency test.
• Further checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, including security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, and previous employment.
• Applicants must bring recently certified copies of ID, driver’s license (if applicable), qualifications, and proof of registration at relevant statutory bodies.

 

 

 

How to Apply

Submit your application by the closing date to be considered. If there are any adjustments or specific details you’d like to include, contact the contact person.

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

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