Department of Health – Laundry Worker (24 Positions Available)

Department of HealthSA

The Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Laundry Worker Level II at Dunswart Provincial Laundry. This opportunity is available within the Factories Directorate, with 24 posts to be filled. The successful candidates will be responsible for handling linen operations, including loading and unloading, sorting, counting, folding, ironing, pressing, sealing, and labeling linen. Maintaining cleanliness of the work environment and ensuring accurate delivery and collection of clean and dirty linen will form part of daily responsibilities. Candidates must have a minimum of Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification, demonstrate good interpersonal skills, and be willing and able to work night shifts.

This position offers a salary package ranging from R138 486.00 to R163 131.00 per annum, plus applicable benefits. Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal before the closing date of 06 March 2026, and must include a completed new Z83 application form and an updated comprehensive CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to provide certified supporting documents. The selection process may include verification checks, skills assessments, and medical surveillance where applicable. Preference will be given in line with employment equity objectives, and women as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position: Laundry Worker Level II
Reference Number: REFS/035523
Directorate: Factories
Number of Posts: 24
Package: R138 486.00 – R163 131.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Location: Dunswart Provincial Laundry
Closing Date: 06 March 2026

Requirements
  • Minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification is required.
  • Relevant or appropriate experience will be an added advantage.
  • Good interpersonal relations.
  • Must be willing and able to work night shifts.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Unload and load linen.
  • Sort, count, and fold linen.
  • Iron and press linen using pressing and ironing machines.
  • Seal and label linen bags with tags.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the working area and equipment.
  • Count linen deliveries.
  • Deliver clean linen and collect dirty linen.

Important Application Requirements
  • A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form must be submitted.
    • Obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at: www.dpsa.gov.za/documents
  • A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be attached.
  • Applications without the new Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit:

  • Certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months).
  • These must be submitted on or before the interview date, upon request by HR.
Additional Requirements and Conditions
  • Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and submit the evaluation certificate.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • Suitable candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, including:
    • Criminal record checks
    • Citizenship verification
    • Credit record checks
    • Qualification verification
    • Employment verification
  • Candidates may be required to complete a skills or knowledge test where applicable.
  • The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).
Employment Equity

The Department aims to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department reserves the right not to fill the position.

Selection Criteria Questions
  • Do you have a minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification?
  • Are you willing and able to work night shifts?
Important Notice

Due to the large number of applications expected:

  • Applications will not be acknowledged.
  • If you do not receive any response within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants must ensure that a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form, together with a recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), is attached when submitting the application online.

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