Household Aid โ Mossel Bay Hospital โ Garden Route District โ Apply by 24 August 2026
Location: Mossel Bay Hospital, Garden Route District, Western Cape
Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Reference Number: GRD98/2026
Position Type: Permanent
Overview
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is seeking a dedicated Household Aid to join Mossel Bay Hospital. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in hospital housekeeping and cleaning who are committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment that supports quality patient care.
Salary
R144,024 โ R169,656 per annum, plus service benefits including:
- 13th cheque
- Employer contribution to the pension fund
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid allowance
Key Responsibilities
– Perform general cleaning duties, including dusting, washing, scrubbing, polishing, mopping, and refuse removal.
– Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment throughout the hospital.
– Follow infection prevention and occupational health and safety procedures.
– Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor with general housekeeping activities.
– Help manage and care for cleaning equipment, household equipment, linen, and hospital assets.
– Assist with serving meals to patients when required.
– Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are used correctly and stored safely.
– Support housekeeping operations in other wards when required.
Minimum Requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Appropriate experience in a household or cleaning environment within a healthcare facility.
Skills and Competencies
- Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment and cleaning procedures.
- Understanding of infection prevention and workplace hygiene standards.
- Knowledge of stock, linen, asset, and equipment control.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, responsible, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Inherent Requirements
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, overtime, and night duty.
- Physically fit and able to perform demanding cleaning tasks.
- Ability to operate heavy-duty cleaning and housekeeping equipment.
- Willingness to assist in other wards when operationally required.
Why Join the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness?
- Permanent government employment with competitive benefits.
- Opportunity to contribute to quality healthcare by maintaining a safe and hygienic hospital environment.
- Work within a professional healthcare team dedicated to serving the community.
- Stable career with opportunities for growth in the public service.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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