Department of Health Laundry Worker Jobs 2026 (X35 Posts) – Apply Before 12 March 2026
The Department of Health is inviting applications for 35 Laundry Worker jobs at the Johannesburg Provincial Laundry. This is a great opportunity for entry-level job seekers looking to start a career in the public healthcare sector.
If you have an ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent and are willing to work shifts, this position offers stable employment with government benefits.
Department of Health Laundry Worker Jobs
- Reference Number: REFS/035650
- Directorate: Logistics Department
- Number of Posts: 35
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
- Location: Johannesburg Provincial Laundry
- Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent qualification
- No prior experience required
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform routine tasks and work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Willingness to perform physical labour
- Prepared to wear protective clothing as required by law
- Willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Knowledge of laundry working procedures and processes will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Sorting and counting dirty linen received from hospitals
- Operating and assisting with laundry machines and equipment
- Washing and processing soiled linen
- Packing clean linen into bags and on trolleys
- Issuing and delivering clean linen to hospitals and clinics
- Maintaining cleanliness of the laundry area
- Performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
This role plays a vital part in ensuring healthcare facilities receive clean and hygienic linen daily.
Important Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online in PDF format only via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre e-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated, comprehensive CV
The information provided on the Z83 form must match the details in your CV. Clearly indicate the institution, position, and employment dates on your CV to allow for verification of experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than six months) before the interview date.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA and accompanied by a valid evaluation certificate.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Candidates may undergo:
- Criminal record checks
- Citizenship and credit record checks
- Qualification verification
- Employment and reference checks
- Social media screening
- Skills or knowledge assessments (where applicable)
- Medical surveillance in line with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Applicants must provide contactable referees, including their immediate supervisor.
Employment Equity
The Department aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Health reserves the right not to fill the posts. No application fees are charged for government vacancies.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity
With 35 posts available, this is a strong opportunity for job seekers in Johannesburg who meet the minimum requirements. Submit your application before 12 March 2026 to be considered.
Start your career in public healthcare support services and become part of a team that ensures hospitals operate efficiently and hygienically every day.
