DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS VACANCIES
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place
as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
OTHER POSTS
POST 38/182 : OPERATOR: MILK KITCHEN (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R155 148 per annum
CENTRE : Mowbray Maternity Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience working in a milk kitchen in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. The willingness and ability to rotate between
workstations within the Feed Prep unit. The ability to lift and move heavy objects (Supplies,
prepared bottle feedings) and be able to stay on their feed for long periods of time. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): The ability to prepare formula feedings according to prescribed in instructions.
The knowledge and skills to operate and clean all service equipment. Sound knowledge of a
Feed Prep environment. Good interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Responsible for the preparation, storage and distribution of formula feeds. Manage the utilization of all resources effectively ad report all broken equipment. Pasteurization of donated expressed
breast milk as well as issuing. Maintaining general hygiene in the Feed Prep area and follow and
safety directives for the use of all equipment. Assist with the informal in-service training of new
employees to the Feed Prep area.
ENQUIRIES : Ms K La Grange Tel No: (021) 659-5594
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. No payment of any kind is required when
applying for this post. The pool of candidates will be considered for similar vacant posts within
the Chief Directorate: MHS for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024
POST 38/183 : HOUSEHOLD AID (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic reading and writing skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management, elementary stock control and cleaning within a hospital environment.
Inherent requirement of the job: Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of routine cleaning processes, terminal
cleaning, and handling cleaning equipment. The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy
duty cleaning and household equipment.
DUTIES : Responsible for cleaning duties i.e. sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep
cleaning of toilets, waste management and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the
area. Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc. Render assistance to the
supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household
equipment, care, and control of linen, serving of meals to patients and Waste Management.
Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Effectively use of
cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Wehr Tel No: (021) 404-4052
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024
POST 38/184 : CLEANER
West Coast District
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Diazville CDC, Saldanha Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate Cleaning experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Physically able to lift/move heave objects and
supplies. Ability to operate machinery and equipment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good
interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse, waste
products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices.
DUTIES : General cleaning and maintenance (sweep, scrub, refuse removal, dust, mop, polish, clean clinic
grounds, clean windows and walls). Adhering to safety precautions and ensure adherence to
occupational health and safety policies. Support Waste Management. Provide clean linen for
consultation rooms and manage clean soiled linen. Effective and efficient utilization and storage
of cleaning material and equipment. Maintain a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the
facility. Optimal support to Operational manager and colleagues.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Swanson Tel No: (022) 736-2033
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to a practical test. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts
within Saldanha Sub-district for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024
POST 38/185 : LAUNDRY AID
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Wesfleur Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in laundry services in a hospital/health environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to do manual labour (heavy linen bags) and assist in other departments when required. Able to handle heavily soiled linen containing human excretions and blood. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility
and to work independently and unsupervised. Knowledge of Laundry Services.
DUTIES : Collecting, Sorting and Weighing of dirty, soiled linen. Machine and Equipment operation, sluicing of linen. Linen Stock Control and Management of Linen Room. Execution of Occupational Health
and Safety prescripts and general environmental safety and hygiene. Support to supervisor and
willingness to rotate in other departments.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Cupido Tel No: (021) 571-8040
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be
considered for other similar vacant posts within the CD: MHS, for a period of 3 months from date
of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024
POST 38/186 : FOOD SERVICES AID
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Metro TB Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numerical skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a large-scale Industrial Food Service Unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s
Licence (code B/EB). Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Ability to work in
large scale freezers and cold rooms. Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet
the entire day. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of the basic food
groups and cooking methods. Ability to be trainable in preparing of normal and therapeutic diets.
DUTIES : Rendering of food services. Apply occupational health and safety measures. Effective utilization
of stock and equipment. Prepare, cook and serve meals for the patients. Clean and maintain the
kitchen area and equipment and maintain hygiene standards. Dress according to Departmental
specifications and adhere to Hospital Policy. Ability to prepare food according to standardised
recipes. Ability to be trainable in preparing of normal and therapeutic diets. Following and adhere
to Health and Safety Regulations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms X Witbooi Tel No: (021) 508-7450
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be
considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for
a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and
oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024
POST 38/187 : TRADESMAN AID
Garden Route District
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Kannaland Sub-district, Ladismith CDC
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: NQF 3 (Grade 10) or equivalent. Experience: Sound
knowledge of hospital plant, laundry equipment and machinery. Inherent requirements of the job:
Physically fit to perform duties and work at heights and in confined spaces. Work overtime should
the need arises, day or night, and perform standby duties. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license
Willingness to travel and work at all Public Health Institutions within the Kannaland Sub-district.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently, plan (pro-active) and work in
a team. Ability to adhere to safety standards. Ability to handle conflict and problem-solving
situations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
DUTIES : Assist with minor routine Maintenance and elementary repairs of equipment, plant, and tools.
Assist with minor maintenance and repairs with regard to Electrical, Mechanical, Plumping,
Building and Infrastructure projects. Ensure an organised and neat workshop / office space.
Assist with Job Requisitions and basic administrative duties and functions. Ensure that all tools
and materials are available before commencing. Support to Supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Adcock Tel No: (028) 551-1010
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024
POST 38/188 : HOUSEHOLD AID
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in cleaning in a hospital or health environment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety Good interpersonal skills with the rest of
the multi-disciplinary team as well as the public. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
DUTIES : Responsible for cleaning duties i.e. sweeping, dusting, emptying bins daily, mopping, scrubbing
and polishing, cleaning windows, deep cleaning of toilets, general refuse and medical waste
handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene (adhere to OSH and IPC policies).
Perform patients and parents’ meal serving and cleaning of crockery and cutlery (according to
HACCP principles and food service unit policies). Effective use of machinery, maintenance and
safekeeping of consumables and equipment. Attend in-service training and render support to the
supervisor with regards to general housekeeping duties. Handling of linen (soiled lined, dirty
lined, clean linen, counting of linen, packing linen room, etc.) Assist in performing ad-hoc duties
within the hospital.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. DW Brecht Tel No: (021) 360-4635
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be
considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Director: MHS for a period of 3 months from
date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 01 November 2024

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