The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various positions to be based at facilities including Lentegeur Hospital, Nyanga CDC, Groote Schuur Hospital, and clinics within the Overberg District. These opportunities include roles such as Security Officer, Cleaner, and Household Aid, all aimed at supporting health services across the region. Applicants should meet the specified requirements and are encouraged to submit their applications online before the closing date of 17 October 2025.
- Security Officer (4 posts)
- Cleaner (Nyanga CDC)
- Household Aid (Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory)
- Cleaner 5/8th (2 posts) (Elim Clinic and Struisbaai Waenhuiskrans Clinic, Overberg District)
POSITION: SECURITY OFFICER (X4 POSTS)
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 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:
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 / ST. Mndende Tel No: (021) 370-1400/1404
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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
CLOSING DATE: 17 October 2025
POSITION: CLEANER
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Nyanga CDC
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy. Experience: Appropriate experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Must be physically fit to lift heavy objects. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
DUTIES:
Maintain a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the facility. Implement infection control policy standards. Effective cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Cost effective use of cleaning consumables. Provision of cleaning support services to nursing management. Effective Waste Management. Render support services to Housekeeping supervisor. Adhere to loyal service ethics.
ENQUIRIES: Ms P Mgqaliso Tel No: (021) 831-0882
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 vacant cleaner posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE: 17 October 2025
POSITION: HOUSEHOLD AID
SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement: Basic reading and writing skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management, elementary stock control and cleaning within a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of routine cleaning processes, terminal cleaning, and handling cleaning equipment. The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.
DUTIES:
Responsible for cleaning duties i.e. sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste management and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care, and control of linen and Waste Management. Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Effective use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Wehr Tel No: (021) 404-4052
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 applications will be considered for vacancies within Groote Schuur Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test as part of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE: 17 October 2025
POSITION: CLEANER 5/8TH (X2 POSTS)
Overberg District
SALARY: R86 553 per annum
CENTRE: Elim Clinic and Struisbaai Waenhuiskrans Clinic, Cape Agulhas Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate to other clinics. Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies. Experience: Appropriate experience in a Health Environment. Appropriate experience with the use of cleaning equipment, cleaning materials and cleaning detergents. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal relations and organisational skills. Good communication skills.
DUTIES:
General cleaning and maintenance of cleaning equipment. Dust, sweep, polish, scrub and mop floors, passages furniture, emptying of dustbins and sorting of soiled linen according to correct cleaning procedures. Effective use of cleaning agents and stock. Responsible for general hygiene and safe environment. Handle cleaning equipment. Handle elementary stock control.
ENQUIRIES: Ms G Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (028) 514-8400
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. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
CLOSING DATE: 17 October 2025
NOTE: It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.