Laundry Worker Vacancy at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital (Department of Health) – Apply Before 23 March 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for a Laundry Worker vacancy at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level government employment in the healthcare sector.
The position offers a public sector salary package and benefits, and no prior work experience is required, making it suitable for candidates with basic education who are willing to work in a hospital support services environment.
Position: Laundry Worker Vacancy
- Reference Number: refs/035693
- Department: Support Services
- Number of Posts: 1
- Salary: R138 486 per annum plus benefits
- Location: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Closing Date: 23 March 2026
- Enquiries: Mr M Ngoasheng – Tel: (011) 489 0387
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- ABET Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- No previous experience required
Competencies and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Basic knowledge of a laundry working environment
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform routine tasks efficiently
- Strong teamwork and human relations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work shifts and rotate duties
- Ability to perform physical labour
- Readiness to wear protective clothing as required
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the hospital laundry services by performing the following duties:
- Sort and count dirty linen from hospital wards and units
- Distribute clean linen to wards and departments
- Assist with stock-taking and sorting of condemned linen
- Monitor linen stock levels in laundry rooms and replenish when required
- Change curtains in wards and hospital units
- Clean and maintain the laundry working area
- Assist with operating laundry machines and equipment
- Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted strictly online in PDF format. Only online submissions will be considered.
Applicants must include:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
According to Department of Public Service and Administration guidelines in DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, applicants do not need to submit copies of qualifications or other documents when applying. These will only be required from shortlisted candidates before the interview.
CV Requirements
Your CV should clearly indicate:
- Work experience listed in chronological order
- Position title, institution, and employment dates (DD/MM/YYYY format)
- Information that matches the details provided in the Z83 form
Selection and Verification Process
Shortlisted candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) which may include:
- Reference checks (at least three referees, including the immediate supervisor)
- Identity verification
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- Credit and financial stability checks
- Employment verification
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority if shortlisted.
The recommended candidate may also be subjected to medical surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).
If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from people with disabilities and individuals from designated groups.
Why Apply for This Government Job?
Working as a Laundry Worker at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital offers:
- Entry into the public healthcare sector
- Stable government salary and benefits
- Opportunity to gain experience in hospital support services
- A chance to contribute to maintaining clean and safe healthcare environments
Application Deadline: 23 March 2026
Interested candidates should submit their online application before the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
