The Department of Health and Wellness has announced five job openings for the position of Laundry Aid in Cape Town, Western Cape. These vacancies are part of the department’s laundry services, including facilities at Tygerberg and Lentegeur Laundry Centres.
About the Opportunity
The role of Laundry Aid supports the health system by ensuring that linen and laundry are effectively cleaned, prepared, and distributed to healthcare facilities. The position involves various manual tasks related to industrial laundry operations, crucial for maintaining hygiene standards.
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is suitable for individuals with basic literacy and numeracy skills who have relevant experience working in central laundry settings, particularly within healthcare environments. Physical fitness is essential due to the manual labour involved in the daily duties.
Requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
- Experience handling laundry and linen in a central laundry facility.
- Physical ability to perform manual labour tasks.
While a Grade 12 qualification is not mandatory, practical laundry experience in healthcare or similar central laundry operations is necessary to meet the job demands.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform daily laundry activities such as washing, drying, folding, and ironing linen.
- Operate industrial laundry equipment including washing machines and dryers.
- Handle and mix laundry chemicals following safety procedures.
- Sort, count, seal, and stack linen bags for distribution.
- Prepare linen for ironing and folding.
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and safety of the laundry workspace.
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the laundry process.
Details and Location
There are five available posts based in Cape Town, specifically at Tygerberg Laundry and Lentegeur Laundry facilities, under the Directorate of Facility Management within the Department of Health and Wellness.
Salary
The annual salary for this position is R144,024, which is approximately R12,002 per month before deductions. No additional benefits or allowances were specified.
Application Process
Interested applicants must apply online using the Western Cape Government’s official recruitment platform. The steps to apply include:
- Visit the Western Cape Government Health Jobs website.
- Choose the Online Applications option.
- Search for the Laundry Aid vacancies under the Department of Health and Wellness.
- Review the complete vacancy details and application instructions.
- Complete and submit the online application before the closing date.
Applicants should consult the vacancy listing for any additional documents or specific application requirements.
Closing Date and Contact
The application deadline is 16 October 2026. Early application is advised to avoid technical issues or delays.
For enquiries related to the Laundry Aid vacancies, contact Mr V Jooste at (021) 200-0196. Please note that applications are only accepted online and not via telephone.
Additional Considerations
Ideal candidates will demonstrate good teamwork, attention to hygiene, reliability, the ability to follow workplace instructions, and the stamina required for physically demanding tasks. These qualities, while not formal requirements, will support success in the role.
This position offers practical work experience within the public healthcare sector’s supply chain, supporting hospitals and clinics with essential laundry services.
For direct application, visit the official Western Cape Government recruitment portal.
