Life Healthcare invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Laundry Assistant at Life P.E Laundry in the Port Elizabeth region. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling, washing, drying, folding, ironing and distributing linen to Life Healthcare hospitals, while also performing housekeeping and maintaining required health, safety and hygiene standards.
The successful candidate will assist with the handling and processing of linen used by Life Healthcare hospitals in the region. Duties include washing, drying, ironing, folding, storing, recording, collecting and distributing linen while maintaining the required standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and quality.
Job Details
Position: Laundry Assistant
Facility: P.E Laundry
Department: Laundry
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 August 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
The Laundry Assistant will be responsible for a range of duties associated with the daily operation of the laundry facility.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaising with management and supervisors regarding daily laundry operations and requirements.
- Maintaining good housekeeping throughout the laundry area.
- Following all applicable health and safety regulations.
- Ensuring proper waste disposal and maintaining a clean working environment.
- Washing, drying, ironing and folding linen according to required standards.
- Collecting and distributing linen to the relevant units within healthcare facilities.
- Accurately recording linen collected, received and distributed.
- Cleaning, mopping and dusting designated areas within the laundry.
- Cleaning laundry equipment and ensuring equipment is kept in an acceptable condition.
- Monitoring linen levels according to the requirements of the facilities.
- Checking the quality of linen received and distributed.
- Conducting stock takes of linen when required.
- Keeping the linen storeroom neat, organised and clean.
- Ensuring compliance with Life Healthcare laundry policies and standards.
- Complying with relevant legislation and occupational health and safety requirements.
The role requires attention to detail because linen must be handled, recorded and distributed accurately. Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness is also particularly important in a healthcare environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in the Laundry Assistant position must meet the stated requirements.
Minimum requirement:
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate.
Additional experience and knowledge may strengthen an application. Previous experience working in a laundry environment will be an advantage, while knowledge of a hospital environment will also be beneficial.
Candidates should have good relationship-building skills and be able to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, supervisors and other staff members.
The position involves working as part of a team, meaning applicants must be comfortable cooperating with others and assisting with shared responsibilities.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate reliability, honesty and a strong work ethic.
The following competencies are required:
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Punctuality
- Ethical behaviour
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
Applicants should also be able to follow instructions and workplace procedures. Since the position involves handling linen, cleaning equipment and maintaining laundry areas, candidates should be comfortable performing practical and physically demanding duties.
Working Conditions
The Laundry Assistant position involves physical work and requires candidates who are able to remain active during their working hours.
Applicants must be willing and able to work shifts and weekends when required. Healthcare facilities operate continuously, and laundry services play an important role in supporting hospital operations. Flexibility regarding working hours is therefore an important requirement for the position.
Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is not listed as an absolute requirement, but it will be an advantage.
Why This Position Is Important
Laundry services are an essential part of healthcare operations. Clean and properly processed linen is required across hospital units, making accurate handling and distribution an important responsibility.
The Laundry Assistant contributes to maintaining appropriate linen supplies and ensuring that linen reaches the required units in a clean and suitable condition. The position also involves monitoring linen levels, conducting stock takes and checking the quality of linen received and distributed.
Good housekeeping is another important part of the role. Laundry areas, equipment and storerooms must remain clean and organised, while waste must be disposed of appropriately.
Candidates who are dependable, physically capable and comfortable working as part of a team may find this opportunity suitable.
How to Apply
External candidates can apply for the Laundry Assistant position through the Life Healthcare recruitment process.
Applications can be submitted using the Life Healthcare External Employment Application Form. Applicants should ensure that the required information is completed accurately before submitting the application.
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 086 683 6827
Applicants should use the position title Laundry Assistant when submitting an application and ensure that contact details are correct.
The official vacancy information and employment application form are available through the Life Healthcare careers website.
- View the Life Healthcare Laundry Assistant vacancy
- Download the Life Healthcare: External Employment Application Form
Important Application Information
Internal applicants are requested to discuss their application with their line manager before applying.
External candidates will also be considered for the position.
Life Healthcare states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted following the recruitment process.
Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 8 August 2026
Candidates should submit their applications before the closing date and make sure all required application information is complete and accurate.
The Laundry Assistant vacancy offers an opportunity for a Grade 12-qualified candidate to work within the laundry operations supporting Life Healthcare hospitals in the Port Elizabeth region. Previous laundry experience, hospital-environment knowledge, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work shifts and weekends can be advantageous for candidates applying for the position.