Department of Health and Wellness: Vacant Posts 2025

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

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