General Assistant | Laundry
- Function
- Laundry
- Facility
- Waverley Care Centre
- Position
- General Assistant | Laundry
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for General Assistant – Laundry, based at Waverley Care Centre in Knights, Germiston. These positions report to the Housekeeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for management, collection, handling, washing and distribution of linen as well as general duties throughout the units.
- Critical Outputs
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- Housekeeping is functional 7 days per week as per operational requirements
- Collection of linen from the units
- Washing, ironing, and folding of linen
- Distribution of linen to all units in the facility
- Cleaning, mopping and dusting of housekeeping department
- Cleaning and daily inspection of housekeeping equipment
- Control of housekeeping chemicals and consumables
- Control the linen levels in units according to requirements
- Control the quality of the linen distributed and received
- Accuracy in daily counting of linen
- Stock take of linen to be done as required – New linen and linen in circulation
- Neatness and cleanliness of linen store room required
- Keeping accurate records of totals of linen collected and distributed in units
- Keeping the premises clean with best housekeeping practices
- Assistance with general duties when required
- Daily Housekeeping walkabouts to identify and action GAPS
- Mending of clothes and linen
- Ensure compliance to LHC Laundry policy standards, other relevant legislation and OSH Act.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum of two years’ experience in healthcare laundry services would be highly recommended
- Proactive on training and development to keep up to date with the latest innovations within laundry services
- Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures and disaster management is essential
- Excellent communication and problem solving
- Be able to work under pressure and Time management
- Eager to learn new systems and accept challenges
- Be self-starter and have the ability to work independently
- Team player and be very energetic
- Person must be customer focused
- A good relationship skill is necessary
- Able to work flexible and weekends
- Accuracy with figures for stock counts
- Friendly and helpful
- Competencies
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- Drive and energy
- Outcomes and goal orientated
- Excellence orientated
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- sue.khumalo@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, October 13, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.