Department of Health Operator Vacancies: 10 Laundry Posts at Chris Hani Baragwanath
Department of Health Operator Vacancies: 10 Laundry Posts at Chris Hani Baragwanath
The Department of Health is recruiting 10 Operator Level 3 employees to join the Laundry Directorate at Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry.
This opportunity may suit job seekers with an NQF Level 3, Grade 11 or equivalent qualification who have an interest in working with industrial laundry equipment in a hospital or factory environment.
Successful candidates will earn R170 226 per annum plus benefits.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 04 September 2026.
Department of Health Operator Level 3 Vacancy Overview
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Operator Level 3
Directorate: Laundry
Reference Number: REFS/056265
Number of Posts: 10
Location: Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry
Salary: R170 226 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
This is an opportunity to work within a large healthcare laundry environment where operators play an important role in ensuring that linen is processed efficiently and safely.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 3, Grade 11 or an equivalent qualification.
- Between 0 and 2 years of laundry worker experience in a hospital laundry, factory or similar environment.
- Basic knowledge of industrial laundry machinery and equipment.
- An understanding of procedures followed in an industrial laundry working environment.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and human relations skills.
- The ability to plan and organise routine tasks.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- The ability to communicate and liaise with different stakeholders.
Candidates must also be prepared to perform physically demanding duties and work under pressure when required.
Shift Work and Protective Clothing
Applicants should be prepared to:
- Work shifts.
- Rotate between different workstations or duties.
- Perform physical labour.
- Work in a busy industrial laundry environment.
- Wear the required protective clothing while performing their duties.
Wearing protective clothing is a legal requirement for employees working in the relevant environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for operating and monitoring industrial laundry equipment while ensuring that linen moves efficiently through the washing and drying process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Checking that the correct water level, air pressure and steam supply are available before operating the tunnel machine.
- Cleaning tumble dryers and surrounding work areas.
- Loading and monitoring conveyor belts.
- Loading soiled linen for processing.
- Maintaining and monitoring the loading scale.
- Monitoring clean linen released from dryers.
- Delivering processed linen to the next working point.
- Assisting with the unblocking of the tunnel washer when required.
- Taking responsibility for allocated equipment and other resources.
- Monitoring pumps supplying detergents and liquid soap to the tunnel washer.
- Completing relevant work orders.
- Reporting faults, disturbances or malfunctions affecting the tunnel machine.
Employees will be expected to follow workplace procedures and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.
Skills and Competencies
The Department is looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- Planning and organisational ability.
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
- Good verbal communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform routine duties consistently.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to follow instructions and workplace procedures.
- Ability to interact professionally with stakeholders.
How to Apply for Department of Health Operator Vacancies
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal.
The Department will not accept hand-delivered, faxed or emailed job applications.
Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may send their enquiries to:
Applicants must make sure that the correct reference number is included in the application:
REFS/056265
Documents Required
Applicants should submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Applications without the required Z83 form and detailed CV may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Human Resources and may be requested to provide certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents. These documents should generally not be older than six months when requested.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Selection and Verification Process
Suitable candidates may be subjected to:
- Criminal record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Credit record checks where applicable.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment verification.
- Skills or knowledge assessments where applicable.
- Medical surveillance.
Correspondence will generally be limited to shortlisted candidates.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
Employment Equity
The Department of Health aims to promote representivity in the Public Service, including representation in terms of race, gender and disability.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should also remember that the Public Service does not charge application fees. Job seekers should be cautious of anyone requesting money in exchange for submitting or processing a government job application.
Salary
Successful candidates will receive:
R170 226 per annum plus benefits
Enquiries
For enquiries about the vacancy, contact:
Ms Thembekile Ndamane
Telephone: 011 933 8379 / 011 933 8391
Closing Date
Applications for the Department of Health Operator Level 3 vacancies close on:
04 September 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to complete their online applications early rather than waiting until the closing date.
