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LAUNDRY WORKER (28 POSTS)
Reference Number: REFS/035084
Directorate: Laundry Services
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Location: Masakhane Provincial Laundry and Cook Freeze Factory
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Remuneration Package
R138 486.00 per annum, plus benefits
Enquiries
Mr AL Mokgetle
Contact Number: 060 531 6783
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum qualification of Grade 10–12 or equivalent (ABET)
- No previous work experience required
- Experience in physical labour will be an added advantage
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with all stakeholders
- Knowledge of procedures in a laundry working environment
- Knowledge of relevant government policies
- Must be physically and mentally fit
- Ability to read and write
- Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to perform physical labour
- Willingness to work shifts
- Willingness to wear protective clothing as required by law
Key Responsibilities
- Sorting, counting, folding, and ironing of clean and soiled linen
- Off-loading trucks carrying soiled linen and loading clean linen
- Counting linen bags for both clean and soiled items
- Delivering clean linen to hospitals
- Preparing linen for the ironing department
- Rotating between workstations as required
- Maintaining cleanliness of the laundry environment and work areas according to standard operating procedures
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
- Performing any other duties as delegated by management
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal:
http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted.
For assistance with the online application process, applicants may email:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Supporting Documents
Applications must be accompanied by:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents)
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications submitted without a completed Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than six months) on or before the interview date.
Additional Information
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by a valid SAQA evaluation certificate
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only
- Successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification
- Where applicable, candidates may be required to complete a skills or knowledge assessment
- The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)
- The Department is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all designated groups, including persons with disabilities
- Male candidates are encouraged to apply
- Masakhane Provincial Laundry does not provide relocation assistance or subsistence and travel (S&T) claims
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts
Criteria Question
Do you have a minimum qualification of Grade 10–12 or equivalent (ABET)?
Important Notice
Due to the high volume of applications expected, applicants will not receive acknowledgment of receipt. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
