General Laundry Assistant x 1

Function

Laundry

Facility

Baneng Care Centre

Position

General Laundry Assistant x 1

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a General Laundry Assistant based at Life Nkanyisa, Baneng Care Centre in Robertville, Roodepoort.  This position reports to the Housekeeper Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible to support the functions of the establishment.

Critical Outputs

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Sorting, washing, drying, ironing and folding clothing and other textile items.
• Following proper programing of washing machines and dryers.
• Performing minor sewing duties.
• Tracking which items belong to which wards.
• Keeping an updated inventory of laundry detergents and all BLC received and issued to the wards.
• Tracking maintenance and repairs on laundering equipment and trollies.
• Ensuring that the laundry department remains clean at all times.
• Anticipating and responding to wards queries, concerns, and complaints.
• Using proper telephone etiquette when answering the phone.
• Adhere to all company policies at all times.
• Consult with ward staff, fellow laundry assistants and management to discuss supplementary laundry-related services that may be of use to our users.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• High school diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Personable disposition with a knack for customer service.
• Available to work shifts and on weekends.

Competencies

• Resilience
• Ethical behaviour
• Leading by example
• Excellence orientated
• Customer responsiveness
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Motivating, influencing and developing people

Email

eleanor.maseko@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Friday, June 27, 2025