The Department of Health and Wellness invites qualified candidates to submit their applications for various positions across different locations. Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to a meaningful cause. Your application could lead to a fulfilling career!
Positions:
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Food Service Supervisor X3 Posts
- Security Officer X5 Posts
- Porter (Porter Services)
- Stores Assistant
- Food Services Aid X7 Posts
- Cleaner
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 11 July 2025
This is your opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. Don’t wait—apply today and take the next step in your career!
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Elsies River CHC
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7)
Experience:
- Experience in housekeeping and cleaning in a health care facility environment Experience in management and ordering of stock.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts (i.e. night duty, weekends, public holidays)
- Manage and provide general housekeeping and cleaning services.
- Ability to perform physical tasks e.g. utilization of cleaning equipment etc.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Supervisory Skills, delegation of duties and optimal utilization of sub-ordinates.
- Understanding of hospital waste management, Infection Prevention & Control, Linen management and time management.
- Plan staff shift rosters & do in house training of housekeeping staff.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Supervise the provisioning of housekeeping, cleaning, safeguarding, maintenance services and inspect the duties of the Household Aids Ensure high standard of cleaning by effective management of
waste control - Handle administrative duties e.g. leave, correspondence, reports etc.
- Supervise human and physical resources.
- Supervise linen operations
- Develop and manage duty rosters for housekeeping staff.
- Supervision and allocation of staff and delegation of functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. L Makamba, tel. no. 021 819 9032
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Housekeeping Supervisor posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR (3 POSTS)
SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience:
- Appropriate experience in food service environment.
- Appropriate supervisory experience.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability to do physical tasks.
- Be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms.
- The incumbent must be strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Literacy with sound numerical skills.
- Ability to work according to the rules or standards and to meet deadlines.
- Sound interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge and ability to handle industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and policies or nutrition and different diets or large scale food preparation according to standard recipes.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Support the principal food services supervisors and food service manager or senior in the execution of their tasks.
- Responsible for hygiene.
- Supervise and administer physical resources.
- Assist with meal bookings, meal cards and coding. Implement standard menu, production planning and correct procedures for receipt, storage, preparation, portioning and distribution of meals.
- Supervise food hygiene guidelines.
- Allocate tasks and co-ordinate work schedules.
- Maintain security of kitchen unit and all physical resources and supplies.
- Supervise and administer activities regarding the meal plan (patients and private patients).
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Keyser, tel. no. (021) 938-4135
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for the post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
SECURITY OFFICER (2 POST)
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) /Grade 9 (Std 7)
Registration with a Professional Council:
- Candidates have to be registered as a Security Officer Grade C or higher with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act PSIRA.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in health facility.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- To work shifts, change shifts when required and be available on a 24-hour basis.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be responsible and diligent and ability to work under pressure and the ability to work in a team as well as independently and change to any shift when required.
- Must be physically fit.
- Knowledge of security related prescripts, regulations and procedures as well as Basic knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Ensure access/egress control, patrolling of buildings, parking areas and perimeter fencing. -Investigation of crimes, incidents and security breaches and taking and writing of statements and reports.
- Controlling of all hospital keys.
- Supervise outsource security officers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S. Ndzuzo, tel. no. (021) 404-3111
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
SECURITY OFFICER (3 POST)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Lentegeur Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Registration with a Professional Council:
- Candidates must be registered as a Security Officer Grade C or higher with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act PSIRA.
Experience: Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in a Psychiatric environment.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, weekends, and to be rotated.
- Willingness to perform delegated duties in all units on a rotation basis.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- A genuine interest to work in Psychiatric and Forensic units.
- A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to function independently in challenging situations.
- Knowledge of Management of aggression and violence.
- Self-discipline, self motivated and the ability to work under pressure.
- Good listening, writing reports, conflict and group handling skills.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Access/Egress control also escorting of patients on/off hospital premises.
- Assistance to personnel with the handling of aggressive/violent and uncontrolled patients.
- Delivery of a supportive security service to allocated areas with the aim to prevent injuries, abscondment of patients, litigation and adverse incidents.
- Effective application of service delivery and efficient support to the Operational Manager.
- Control/monitor surveillance cameras to identify and prevent any unlawful entry, suspicious, dangerous objects and adverse incidents.
- Reporting and recording of all incidents/patient movements/ patient related activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Z Gayiya / Mr ST Mndende, Tel. no. (021) 370 1400/1404
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
PORTER (PORTER SERVICES)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : New Somerset Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience:
- Appropriate porter experience in a Public Health facility/hospital.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Willingness to perform duties at irregular hours and overtime.
- Must be of sober habits.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff and the service providers.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Accompany walking patients and safety transport sitting non-walking patients per wheelchair/bed trolley to and from different departments/wards.
- Render assistance to nursing/medical staff with the transfer of patients to beds/wheelchairs and vice versa.
- Check and report and replace gas cylinders in wards/treatment areas and assist with shifting of medical equipment to and from rooms.
- Report any defects of trolleys or wheelchairs to supervisor.
- Respond to requests from wards and departments.
- Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment as well as collecting and cleaning equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Q Petersen, tel. no. (021) 402 6182
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 this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
LINEN STORES ASSISTANT
Chief Directorate: West Coast District
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Swartland Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to relieve other departments.
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Ability to do physical hard work and stand for long hours.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Good interpersonal relations with supervisor, colleagues, and the public.
- Ability to function in a group.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to sort and count linen.
- Knowledge of using washing machines/ tumble dryers.
DUTIES :
Key result areas/outputs):
- Collect/ deliver either soiled/ clean linen with a trolley from and to wards.
- Empty linen bags, sorting, counting, and cleaning area.
- Load/ off load linen bags on and off truck.
- Pack shelves in linen bank and packaging of linen for despatching.
- Render a support service to supervisor and act as relief driver for Linen Bank.
- Wash, dry and iron small quantities of linen, clothing, and other textiles.
- Assist with daily cleaning of linen areas.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Timotheus, tel. no. (022) 487 9206
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 this post.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
FOOD SERVICES AID (5 POST)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a large-scale Industrial Food Service Unit.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms.
- Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Ability to function in a group and to work under pressure.
- Ability to prepare food according to standardised recipes.
- Knowledge of National Food Service Guidelines.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Good communication skills.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets.
- Assist with the receipt, storage and stock control of food supplies.
- Follow and maintain hygiene and safety directives including the use of apparatus and equipment, washing of crockery and cooking utensils.
- Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.
- Attend prescribed training courses.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Keyser, tel. no. (021) 938-4135
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
FOOD SERVICES AID
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : False Bay Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum Requirement:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a large food service unit, within a hospital setting.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays.
- Physically fit to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Knowledge of hygiene,
- Occupational Health, HACCP and safety principles.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Assist in receipt, store of all provisions and stock in the food service unit.
- Prepare; produce and dish all normal and therapeutic diets.
- Weigh, dish and distribute foods to various wards.
- Clean all areas, utensils and equipment in the Food Service Department.
- Adhere to Health and
- Safety prescripts, elementary control measures and standard operating procedures.
- Maintenance of apparatus and equipment.
- Human Resource support to supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Dani , tel. no. (021) 832-5233
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 this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Director: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from the date of the advert
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
FOOD SERVICE AID
West Coats District
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Citrusdal Hospital,
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
Experience:
- The preparation of food and the maintenance of a clean hygienic work environment.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work after hours to meet operational requirements.
- Ability to work in a team across the service platforms.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of hygiene, occupational health, HACCP and safety principles.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES :
(key result areas/outputs):
- Rendering of food services.
- Apply hygiene, occupational health and safety directives.
- Maintain apparatus and equipment.
- Support the Human Resource function.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Layman, tel: 022 921 2153
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 will be subjected to a practical assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
CLEANER
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : False Bay Hospital
REQUIREMENT :
Minimum Requirement:
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a cleaning environment in a health facility.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.
- Render a shift service on weekends and public holidays, on day and night duty and over-time 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.
DUTIES :
(Key result areas/outputs):
- Responsible for cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area.
- Effective and efficient utilisation and storage of cleaning material and equipment.
- Adhering to safety precautions and ensure adherence to occupational health and safety policies.
- Optimal support to Supervisor, Housekeeper and colleagues.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Tyutu tel. no. (021) 832 5206
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 this post.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025