Household Aid; position

Overview

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape.

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Household Aid

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No: WCD
14/2026

West Coast TB Centre

Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies

Render a shift service on weekends, public holidays, day and night and duties and rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements.

Appropriate / recognisable experience in cleaning, linen management and handling of food.

Basic literacy and numeracy.

Incumbent must have the ability to mix cleaning fluids, count and calculate linen supply. Read diet lists. Good planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ms N Liebenberg, tel. no.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Renders effective, efficient and safe hygiene in wards. Serving of meals and refreshment. Handling and removal of waste. Support to Supervisor. Effective utilization of resources.

R 138 486 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

2/6/2026 12:00:00 AM

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and 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 and previous employment.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date:
2026/02/20 17:00:00