A job opportunity exists for the position of Linen Stores Assistant within the Department of Health and Wellness. This role is essential for managing linen operations and is open to candidates who meet the specified requirements.
Job Details
- Position: Linen Stores Assistant (9 posts)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Reference No: HO29/2024
- Directorate: Facilities Management
- Closing Date: December 7, 2024, at 12:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Load and offload soiled and clean linen bags on and off trucks.
- Pack shelves in the linen bank and prepare linen for dispatch.
- Empty soiled linen bags and sort/count linen.
- Load and offload trolleys; push trolleys as needed.
- Load linen bags onto conveyor belts and overhead rails.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Requirements
- Experience: Appropriate laundry experience is required.
- Education: Basic numeracy and literacy skills are necessary.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates must be physically fit to perform manual labour.
Remuneration
The annual salary ranges from R131,265 to R154,626, which includes service benefits such as a 13th cheque, employer contributions to a pension fund, housing, and medical aid allowances.
Application Process
Interested candidates should note:
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this position.
- Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
- Further checks will be conducted for shortlisted applicants, including security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, and previous employment history.
Shortlisted candidates must bring recently certified copies (not older than six months) of their Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable), qualifications, and proof of registration with relevant statutory bodies to the interview. For inquiries, please get in touch with Mr. F Lot at (021) 933-0834. This opportunity encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, as guided by the principles of Employment Equity.