Government Jobs

Household Aid (Theatre)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Knysna Hospital Posted 13 Sep 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

Responsible for cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area. Responsible for cleaning and safe keeping of machinery.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in a household/cleaning environment in a health facility
  • Inherent requirement of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, night duty, and overtime when required
  • Willingness to rotate in different departments according to operational needs and when needed
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic kno wledge of cleaning of equipment
  • Support to housekeeping supervisor and adhere to policies and cleaning practices
  • Knowledge of stock, assets, linen and equipment control

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area
  • Responsible for cleaning and safe keeping of machinery
  • Adhere to safety measures and ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and Infection Prevention Control measures
  • Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care and control of linen and s erving of meals to patients

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms CG Wagener Tel No : (044) 302 - 8400

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