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Housekeeping SupervisorAlan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland Sub-district
Garden Route District
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Supervise housekeeping staff at Alan Blyth Hospital in the Garden Route District, keeping the hospital clean, hygienic and well stocked. Suits people with health housekeeping and supervisory experienc
- Supervise Household Aids to keep the hospital clean and hygienic and to prevent infection.
- Make sure patients get the correct diet and that ward kitchens are kept hygienic.
- Control linen, stock, equipment and inventory so wards have what they need and resources are used cost-effectively.
- Minimum qualification is GETC or Grade 9 (Std 7). Needs housekeeping experience in a health setting and administrative and supervisory experience in the health sector.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and public holidays, and to relieve in other support areas of the hospital.
- Based at Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland Sub-district, Garden Route District. The text does not state a closing date or how to submit an application; the post requires a practical or written assessment and no payment is needed to apply.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).
- Experience:
- Appropriate housekeeping experience in a health environment.
- Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience in the health sector.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Willingness to work overtime, on weekends and on public holidays.
- Willingness to relieve in other support service areas of the hospital when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Appropriate knowledge of infection prevention and control, cleaning standards, and linen and stock control.
- Ability to supervise staff and to maintain good interpersonal relations.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
- Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and handle heavy objects.
Duties
- Supervise Household Aids to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, to prevent the spread of infection and safety hazards.
- Ensure that patients are served the correct diet according to their condition, and that ward kitchens are kept hygienic.
- Control linen to ensure that wards have an adequate supply of clean linen.
- Control stock, equipment and inventory, and ensure that resources are used cost-effectively.
- Perform the administrative and people management duties associated with supervision.
- Attend in-service training and keep staff informed of relevant policies, notices and changes.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr E Adcock Tel No: (028) 551 - 1010
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 210 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/243: HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Garden Route District SALARY: R201 093 per annum CENTRE: Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland Sub-district REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate housekeeping experience in a health environment. Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience in the health sector. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, on weekends and on public holidays. Willingness to relieve in other support service areas of the hospital when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge of infection prevention and control, cleaning standards, and linen and stock control. Ability to supervise staff and to maintain good interpersonal relations. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and handle heavy objects. DUTIES: Supervise Household Aids to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, to prevent the spread of infection and safety hazards. Ensure that patients are served the correct diet according to their condition, and that ward kitchens are kept hygienic. Control linen to ensure that wards have an adequate supply of clean linen. Control stock, equipment and inventory, and ensure that resources are used cost-effectively. Perform the administrative and people management duties associated with supervision. Attend in-service training and keep staff informed of relevant policies, notices and changes. ENQUIRIES: Mr E Adcock Tel No: (028) 551 - 1010 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.