Department of Health Is Hiring Tradesman Aid, Driver, General Workers Stores, Household Aid & Food Service Aid X7
POST 29/157 : TRADESMAN AID
Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Drakenstein Sub-district, Paarl
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate tradesman experience in (wood, metal and other materials, plumbing, electrical, Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to do standby duties and work overtime. Must be physically able to perform duties as required. Willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good
interpersonal skills Ability to handle tools, parts and materials Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
DUTIES : Assist Artisan and Handymen in the execution of their respective duties. Assist with repairs and emergency breakdowns (including after hour’s repairs). Cleaning of specific equipment including management of Medical Gas. Undertake a variety of other general duties such as the physical movement of goods and equipment. Clean workshop and assist with repairs and maintenance functions effectively Assist with the checking of maintenance and repairs of all equipment and furniture.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Adams Tel No: (021) 877-6400
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Drakenstein Sub District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025
POST 29/158 : DRIVER (LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure Office
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate driving experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence. Valid Public Driving Permit (PDP). Willingness to work overtime and to perform standby duties. Competencies
(knowledge/skills):
DUTIES : Ensure an efficient and effective transport service for Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub Structure Office. Conduct routine maintenance, inspecting GG vehicles and timely reporting of defects. Ensure an effective daily transport administration and support to Supervisor. Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy. Perform administrative and relieve duties when required or necessary.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Frank-Hoosen Tel No: (021) 360-4716
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undertake a pre-entry assessment test/practical assessment and formal interview.
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025
POST 29/159 : GENERAL WORKER STORES (LINEN STORES ASSISTANT) (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Facilities Management
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town, (Sub-directorate: Laundry Services)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate stores and laundry/linen experience. Inherent requirement of the job: Medically fit to lift and carry heavy bags. Competencies knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and writing communication skills. Good writing skills.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Loading and offloading stock/linen on trucks, vans and shelves. Transport goods and linen to and from the floor. Receive and dispatch of linen/stock to facilities. Packing, stacking and racking of linen and stock. Housekeeping and General Hygiene cleaning.
ENQUIRIES : Ms J van der Riel Tel No: (021) 918-1626
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025
POST 29/160 : HOUSEHOLD AID
West Coast District
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate cleaning experience in a hospital environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to do physical hard work and stand for long hours. Willingness to relieve in other departments when required. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, night-duty, and overtime.
DUTIES : Oversee general cleaning tasks to ensure clean and hygienic environment that complies with hygienic, occupational health and safety and infection control and prevention standards. Execute household tasks in respect of food services. Effectively manage ordering, utilization, control of cleaning,
household items, linen, and stock Render support services to nursing via OPM and contribute to domestic outcomes being met. Effective and efficient waste management Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and selfdevelopment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Lester Tel No: (022) 709-7257
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025
POST 29/161 : FOOD SERVICE AID
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : New Somerset Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a large-scale Industrial Food Service Unit. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms. Physically fit to lift heavy objects and be on your feet the entire day. Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by operational needs.
DUTIES : Prepare, cook and plate meals for the patients. Clean and maintain the kitchen area and equipment and maintain hygiene standards. Follow the Clean-asyou-go principle. Maintain and report broken and faulty apparatus and equipment. Responsible for preparing food according to standardised recipes. Work alternative days in the Milk Kitchen as needed. Assist with the in-service training of new workers or colleagues. Support to Supervisor when required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Vermeulen Tel No: (021) 402-6224
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Director: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025