The Department of Health and Wellness in the Western Cape invites qualified applicants to apply for the positions of Security Officer X2 and Cleaner X9. This is your chance to contribute to community health! Apply now
SECURITY OFFICER (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R163 680 per annum
CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act (Act 56 of 2001) PSIRA as a Grade C.
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work shifts and to be available on a 24-hour basis. The successful incumbent must be willing to work under pressure and irregular hours as required.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Good communication skills. Computer literacy (Ms Office). Knowledge of prescripts, regulations and procedures. Good interpersonal skills. Be responsible and diligent.
DUTIES:
- Protect/guard buildings/key-points/patients/visitors/personnel as well as the patrolling of fence –off areas/buildings and the premises. Ensure access/egress control to prevent the unlawful entry/removal of persons/vehicles/dangerous objects and illegal substances and the monitoring of surveillance cameras/fire alarm systems.
- Control/monitor surveillance cameras to identify/prevent any unlawful entry of persons/suspicious objects/persons as well as vehicle thefts and forcible entry of departments/entrances of the hospital.
- Effective application of service delivery/efficient support to the supervisor.
- Effective and efficient use of equipment to render an efficient security service.
- Perform regular inspections and ensure overall compliance with regards contract management.
ENQUIRIES: Mr V.P. September Tel No: (021) 938-6077
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for the post. Candidates may also be required to undergo competency assessments/ practical tests.
CLOSING DATE: 25 July 2025
CLEANER (X9 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Retreat Community Health Centre (X3 Posts)
Vanguard CHC (X1 Post)
District Six CDC (X1 Post)
Lotus River CDC (X2 Posts)
Mamre CDC (X1 Post)
Lady Michaelis CDC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.
- Render shift service on weekends and public holidays, and on day and night duty when required.
- Rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices. Excellent communication Skills.
DUTIES:
- General cleaning and maintenance (sweeping, scrubbing, refuse removal, dusting, mopping, polishing, cleaning hospital grounds, cleaning of windows and walls).
- Effective and efficient utilisation and storage of cleaning materials and equipment.
- Adhering to safety precautions and ensuring adherence to occupational health and safety policies.
- Maintaining a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the facility.
- Optimal support to Facility manager and colleagues.
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Meyer Tel No: (021) 713 9741 – Dr L Johnson Tel No: (021) 695 8242 –
Ms N Beukes Tel No: (021) 833 5405 – Ms G Jones Tel No: (021) 703 3131-
Ms A Marcus Tel No: (021) 810 4907 – Ms LE Van Wyk Tel No: (021) 797 8171
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE: Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Cleaner within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE: 25 July 2025