Laundry Assistant Vacancies at Life Healthcare (Grade 12 Required)

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Life Healthcare invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Laundry Assistant based at Life Anncron Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection, handling, washing, ironing, folding, and distribution of linen, maintaining accurate linen records, supporting infection control standards, and ensuring cleanliness of linen storage areas. The closing date for applications is Friday, 3 April 2026.

Life Healthcare also invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Laundry Assistants (4-Month Fixed Term Contract) positions based at KZN Regional Laundry, Pinetown. The role includes sorting and processing linen, operating industrial laundry equipment, maintaining quality and stock control records, supporting housekeeping standards, and complying with health and safety procedures in a regional hospital laundry environment. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 7 April 2026.

Laundry Assistant – Life Anncron Hospital

Laundry Assistants (4-Month Fixed Term Contract) – KZN Regional Laundry
  • Position: Laundry Assistants (Fixed Term Contract)
  • Location: KZN Regional Laundry, Pinetown
  • Closing Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026
  • Download the application form here: External Employment Application Form

Employment opportunities are available for Laundry Assistants at Life Healthcare, based at Life Anncron Hospital and KZN Regional Laundry in Pinetown. These positions support hospital linen services and contribute to maintaining hygiene standards across healthcare facilities.

Laundry Assistant – Life Anncron Hospital

Position Details

  • Position: Laundry Assistant
  • Facility: Life Anncron Hospital
  • Department: Laundry
  • Reporting to: Laundry Supervisor
  • Closing Date: Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Email Applications: [email protected]
Purpose of the Role
  • Management, collection, handling, washing and distribution of hospital linen
  • Maintaining linen availability across hospital departments
  • Supporting infection prevention and hygiene compliance
Key Responsibilities
  • Collect linen from hospital units
  • Wash, iron and fold linen according to procedures
  • Distribute linen to wards and departments
  • Monitor linen stock levels in units
  • Check linen quality during collection and delivery
  • Weigh linen accurately before washing
  • Maintain cleanliness of the linen storeroom
  • Record totals of linen collected and distributed
  • Remove, wash and hang ward curtains
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Experience in healthcare laundry services advantageous
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures
  • Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
  • Knowledge of disaster management procedures
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Effective time management
  • Willingness to learn new systems
  • Teamwork ability
  • Strong energy and motivation
  • Customer-focused attitude
  • Good relationship-building skills
  • Availability for day shifts, night shifts, weekends and public holidays
  • Friendly and helpful approach
Competencies
  • Problem-solving and analysis
  • Sound judgement
  • Resilience
  • Diversity awareness
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Presentation ability
  • Influencing skills
  • Drive and energy
  • Relationship building
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour

Laundry Assistants (Fixed-Term Contract) – KZN Regional Laundry

Position Details

  • Position: Laundry Assistants (4-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
  • Facility: KZN Regional Laundry – Pinetown
  • Department: Laundry
  • Reporting to: Laundry Manager
  • Closing Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026
  • Email Applications: [email protected]
Purpose of the Role
  • Processing and supplying clean linen to Life Healthcare hospitals in the region
  • Supporting industrial laundry operations
  • Maintaining linen quality and stock accuracy
Key Responsibilities
  • Count and sort linen items
  • Maintain accurate linen records
  • Process linen in designated work areas
  • Support stock and quality management procedures
  • Operate industrial laundry equipment correctly
  • Record quantities in linen register books
  • Verify linen quality standards (dry, soft, unstained, professional appearance)
  • Liaise with line management
  • Maintain housekeeping standards
  • Follow health and safety regulations
  • Support waste disposal management
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Accurate counting skills
  • Ability to maintain numerical records
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to carry loaded linen bags
  • Good personal hygiene standards
  • Neat professional appearance
Competencies
  • Attention to detail
  • Diversity awareness
  • Excellence orientation
  • Relationship building
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Resilience
  • Action orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
Important Information
  • Internal applicants encouraged to consult line managers before applying
  • External applicants welcome
  • Only shortlisted candidates contacted
  • No feedback within two weeks after closing date indicates unsuccessful application
  • Equal opportunity employment principles apply

Applicants are required to complete the official Life Healthcare External Employment Application Form before submitting their applications for the Laundry Assistant positions. Ensure that all sections of the form are completed accurately and supporting documents are attached as requested.

Download the application form here: External Employment Application Form

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