Gauteng Department of Health Laundry Worker Level 2 Vacancies 2026 (X3 Posts) – Apply with Grade 10 or Grade 12
The Gauteng Department of Health has announced Laundry Worker Level 2 vacancies (3 Posts) at the Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre. This opportunity is ideal for South Africans who have Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12 and are looking for permanent government employment with excellent benefits.
If you have experience or knowledge of laundry services, linen handling, or sewing, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin or grow your career in the public healthcare sector.
Position Details
Position: Laundry Worker Level 2
Reference Number: refs/050130
Department: Gauteng Department of Health
Directorate: Administration, Logistic and Support
Location: Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 3
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R144,024 per annum plus government benefits
Closing Date: 02 July 2026
About the Opportunity
The Gauteng Department of Health is seeking dedicated and hardworking Laundry Workers to support hospital laundry and linen services.
Successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring that hospital patients receive clean, hygienic, and properly maintained linen and clothing. This position contributes directly to infection prevention, patient care, and the smooth operation of healthcare services.
The role involves physical work and requires individuals who are reliable, willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or Grade 11 (authentic school report)
- OR Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)
- OR an equivalent qualification
The following will be an added advantage:
- Knowledge of laundry services
- Experience with linen handling
- Sewing skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles
- Physical fitness to perform manual work
- Willingness to rotate between different work areas
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Collecting dirty linen from hospital wards
- Delivering clean linen to various departments
- Operating washing machines, dryers, and pressing machines
- Ironing, folding, counting, and packing clean linen
- Sorting and recording dirty linen
- Labelling linen bags correctly
- Repairing and sewing torn linen
- Participating in linen stock counts
- Cleaning linen trolleys
- Ensuring delivery checklists are signed
- Assisting supervisors with additional laundry duties
- Following Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
- Applying Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) procedures
- Attending meetings and training sessions
- Participating in performance management processes
Skills Required
Ideal candidates should possess:
- Good communication skills
- Teamwork abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and honesty
- Time management
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Annual salary of R144,024
- Government employee benefits
- Permanent employment
- Skills development opportunities
- Stable employment within the public healthcare sector
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment Portal.
Applications must include:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please note:
- No emailed applications
- No hand-delivered applications
- No faxed applications
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of their qualifications and supporting documents.
Important Information
Applicants should note that:
- Preference may be given in accordance with Employment Equity.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Successful candidates will undergo criminal, qualification, employment, citizenship, and other verification checks.
- Medical surveillance may be required.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Why You Should Apply
Government jobs remain among the most sought-after employment opportunities in South Africa due to their stability, structured career development, and attractive employee benefits.
This Laundry Worker Level 2 vacancy is particularly suitable for individuals with Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12 who are looking to enter the healthcare sector without requiring tertiary qualifications. The role provides valuable experience in hospital support services while offering long-term employment within the Gauteng Department of Health.
If you meet the minimum requirements and are willing to work in a hospital environment, submit your application before the 2 July 2026 closing date to be considered for one of the three available positions.
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