Household Aid
Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
Household Aid
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: WCD66/2026
Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district, West Coast District
Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs)
Oversee general cleaning tasks to ensure clean and hygienic environment that complies with hygienic, occupational health and safety and infection control and prevention standards. Execute household tasks in respect of food services. Assist with effective utilization of resources, control of cleaning, household items, linen and stock. Render support services to nursing via OPM and contribute to domestic outcomes being met. Effective and efficient waste management Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development.
Inherent Requirement
Ability to do physical hard work and stand for long hours. Willingness to relieve in other departments when required. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, night-duty, and overtime.
Minimum Education Qualification
Basic numeracy and literacy.
Competencies
Good interpersonal skills. Good verbal, as well as written communication skills. Appropriate knowledge with the use of the cleaning equipment, cleaning materials and cleaning detergents and stock.
Experience
Appropriate cleaning experience in a hospital environment.
Enquiries
Ms S Van Wyk, Tel No: 022 709 5079
Remuneration
R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Starting Date
6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.