Career Opportunity: Laundry Worker (x28 Posts) – Gauteng Department of Health
The Gauteng Department of Health is a cornerstone of public healthcare delivery, committed to providing quality services and fostering inclusive economic opportunities. In line with this mandate, the department’s Laundry Services Directorate is seeking dedicated, physically fit, and team-oriented individuals to join its essential operations team. We are inviting applications for twenty-eight (28) Laundry Worker positions based at the Masakhane Provincial Laundry and Cook Freeze Factory. This role is fundamental to supporting the healthcare system by ensuring the hygienic processing and distribution of linen to public health facilities.
Position Reference: REFS/035084
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Number of Posts: 28
Salary Package: R 138,486.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Role Overview
As a Laundry Worker within this critical public service division, you will be integral to the operational workflow that guarantees clean, safe, and readily available linen for hospitals across the region. This position is not merely a job but a vital contribution to patient care and infection prevention. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, process-driven environment where attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to teamwork are paramount. The role requires a willingness to perform shift work and adhere to strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Minimum Requirements & Competencies
Prospective applicants must meet the following essential criteria to be considered:
Educational Qualification: A minimum of Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, or an equivalent ABET (Adult Basic Education and Training) certificate.
Experience: No formal prior experience is required, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity. However, proven experience in physical labour environments will be considered a distinct advantage.
Knowledge Areas:
A basic understanding of working procedures within a laundry or similar industrial environment.
Awareness of relevant government policies applicable to the public service sector.
Key Skills and Attributes:
Physical & Mental Fitness: The role involves significant physical labour, including lifting, sorting, and moving linen bags.
Literacy: Must possess the ability to read and write proficiently to follow procedures and complete necessary documentation.
Team Player: Ability to work cohesively within a team to meet daily production targets.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to liaise effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Adaptability: Willingness to work rotating shifts and perform various tasks as part of a rotating duty schedule.
Safety Consciousness: A dedicated commitment to adhering to all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and wearing prescribed protective clothing at all times.
Key Performance Areas & Duties
The appointed candidate will be responsible for a range of duties central to laundry operations, including but not limited to:
Linen Handling & Processing: Sorting, counting, folding, and ironing both clean and soiled linen according to established standard procedures.
Logistics Support: Off-loading trucks delivering soiled linen and loading vehicles with clean, processed linen for distribution.
Inventory Management: Accurately counting and recording bags of clean and soiled linen to maintain stock control.
Distribution: Assisting with the delivery of clean linen to various hospital facilities as required.
Process Preparation: Preparing sorted linen for the ironing and finishing departments to ensure a smooth workflow.
Housekeeping & Safety: Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment in the laundry and surrounding areas. Strictly observing all OHS Act (5/1993) regulations.
General Duties: Performing any other reasonable tasks as delegated by supervisory staff to support departmental objectives.
Application Process & Important Notes
Strictly Online Applications: All applications must be submitted via the Gauteng Provincial E-Recruitment Portal at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Required Documentation: Your application must include:
A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
A recently updated, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
NB: Applications submitted without the new Z83 form and a detailed CV will be disqualified.
Post-Application Steps:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within three (3) months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested by HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six months) on or before the interview day.
Additional Critical Notes
Candidates in possession of foreign qualifications must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All appointments are subject to a positive outcome from personnel suitability checks, including but not limited to criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, and employment verification.
The department may conduct skills or knowledge tests as part of the selection process.
The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
In alignment with employment equity targets, the department’s intention is to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Male candidates are specifically encouraged to apply.
The Department of Health reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.
Technical Application Support: For assistance with the online application process only, please email healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.
Employer: Department of Health
Location: Masakhane Provincial Laundry and Cook Freeze Factory
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