JOB OPPORTUNITY: LAUNDRY WORKERS – GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [X30 POSTS]
Location: Various Hospitals
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Salary: R138 486.00 – R 163 131.00 per annum (plus benefits)
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The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified and dedicated individuals to apply for the position of Laundry Worker at 2 Hospitals. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are hardworking, responsible, and willing to contribute to the smooth functioning of health facilities by ensuring clean, well-managed linen services that support patient care and hospital operations.
Hospitals rely heavily on effective laundry services to maintain hygiene, infection control, and patient comfort. As a Laundry Worker, you will play an important role in supporting healthcare services by ensuring that linen is properly handled, cleaned, distributed, and maintained. This post falls under the Support Services Directorate and offers a stable government employment opportunity with benefits.
Position Details
- Department: Department of Health
- Directorate: Support Services
- Number of Posts: 30
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
- No experience required
- Must be able to read and write
- Willingness and ability to work shifts
- Good communication skills
- Good customer care skills
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
- Strong problem-solving skills
- General knowledge of laundry services and sewing will be an added advantage
This position is suitable for individuals who are reliable, physically capable, and committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization within a healthcare environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of laundry-related duties, including but not limited to the following:
- Collecting soiled linen from hospital wards
- Sorting, counting, sluicing, recording, and packing linen into designated linen bags
- Receiving clean linen from Dunswart Laundry
- Counting, recording, and packing clean linen neatly on shelves
- Distributing clean linen to various departments within the hospital
- Ensuring that linen rooms in wards are clean, orderly, and well-stocked
- Maintaining correct stock levels of linen at all times
- Mending torn linen where necessary
- Conducting a linen inventory twice a year
- Performing all laundry-related duties as delegated by the Supervisor
- Adhering to hospital hygiene, safety, and operational standards
These responsibilities require attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong sense of responsibility, as the cleanliness of linen directly affects patient safety and comfort.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment Portal:
⚠️ Important:
- No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
- For assistance with online applications, email: healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents)
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR and requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents, not older than six (6) months, on or before the interview date.
Additional Notes
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA and accompanied by a valid evaluation certificate.
- Applicants will undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification.
- Where applicable, candidates may be subjected to a skills or knowledge test.
- The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- If you are not contacted within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Department of Health is committed to promoting representivity and diversity in the Public Service.
👉 Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.
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