Department of Health Laundry Worker Vacancies 2026: Apply Online for Jubilee District Hospital Posts
The Department of Health is inviting suitable applicants to apply for Laundry Worker vacancies 2026 at Jubilee District Hospital. This is a great opportunity for candidates with Grade 10 to Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification who are looking for an entry-level government job in the healthcare sector.
There are 3 Laundry Worker posts available, and successful candidates will be responsible for collecting, distributing, sorting, packing, and managing hospital linen in line with health and safety standards.
Laundry Worker Vacancies 2026
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Laundry Worker
Reference Number: REFS/049883
Directorate: Admin and Logistics Support
Number of Posts: 3
Location: Jubilee District Hospital
Salary: R144 024 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 11 June 2026
Enquiries: Mr M.G. Tshelane — 012 717 9352
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 3–5 qualification
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Willingness to work shifts when required
- Hospital environment experience will be an added advantage
- Laundry experience will be an added advantage
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to perform general laundry and linen support duties at the hospital. Responsibilities include:
- Collecting and distributing linen to hospital wards
- Handling soiled and bloodied linen safely
- Sluicing dirty linen where required
- Packing dirty linen into laundry bags
- Loading linen bags onto trucks for washing at Masakhane
- Offloading and unpacking clean linen from the service provider
- Assisting with linen stocktaking every quarter
- Working overtime or additional hours when needed
- Supporting the department by going the extra mile when required
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Department of Health 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 Curriculum Vitae
- Relevant registration certificate, where applicable
- Proof of current registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Human Resources and may be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before or on the day of the interview.
Important Notes for Applicants
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to:
- Criminal record checks
- Citizenship verification
- Credit record checks
- Qualification verification
- Employment verification
- Skills or knowledge assessments, where applicable
- Medical surveillance, where required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Department of Health is committed to employment equity and promoting representivity in the Public Service. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the online application portal.
