HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Institution:                      Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch

Service benefits:

• 13^th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Requirements
Minimum educational qualification:

• General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).

Experience:

• Appropriate cleaner/housekeeping service experience.

Inherent requirement of the job:

• Shift work, weekends, public holidays and in other departments.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of sub-ordinates.
• Ability to perform routine structured tasks.
• Ability to adhere to safety standards.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital.
• Supervisory and performance management of housekeeping team.
• Responsible for the provision and serving of meals and beverages to patients and parents.
• Responsible for effective communication, overall control and organising of housekeeping tasks in a Health Facility.
• Effective utilisation of resources (physical and financial).
• Handle and remove domestic and medical waste.
• Control and issue linen stock as required.
• Application of the disciplinary procedures and conflict resolutions.
• Assist in performing ad-hoc duties within the hospital.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. (Athlone News 24/4/2024, Vukani 25/4/2024, PSVC 13/2024)

The Chief Executive Officer: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Private Bag X5, Rondebosch, 7700.
(For Attention: Ms N Charles)

Ms S Cupido, tel.no. (021) 658-5452