Laundry Supervisor

Function

Laundry

Facility

KZN Regional Laundry

Position

Laundry Supervisor

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Laundry Supervisor based at the Life KZN Central Laundry reporting to the Laundry Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing routine work operations at the central laundry and to assist in supervising the operations at the laundry.

Critical Outputs

• Production management
• Ensuring that high quality linen is constantly delivered to hospital on time
• Daily and monthly linen counts and capturing.
• Ensure a healthy employee relations environment
• Trains and cross-trains employees in order to promote work methods and the quality and quantity of work accomplished
• Schedules work assignments according to workload. Effective people and labour time management
• Professional handling of customer queries incorporating detailed investigations and the provision timeous feedback.
• Supervises staff in the laundry’s soiled and clean side and drive production efficiencies.
• Maintain quality standards of linen and equipment
• Managing Chemical Pumps
• Ensuring on the job training
• Drive staff productivity and quality improvements
• Provide support to the Laundry Manager to ensure optimum reliable and longevity of equipment is achieved through routine maintenance
• Manage day to day maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipment
• Actively lead and supervise the staff at the facility to achieve the objectives

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven leadership.
• General supervising experience in a factory, production or hospital environment of at least 3-5 years .
• Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures is an advantage.
• Should have knowledge of process supervision and logistics.
• Knowledge of volume laundry methods, materials, and practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety hazards present within a laundry unit and effective precautionary measures.
• Sound knowledge of stock control in a similar environment or role
• Computer Excel proficiency very crucial .
• Basic understanding or ability to learn specialized fields , terminology and laundry equipment use.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Attention to detail
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Lead by example
• Ethical behaviour

Email

vivan.govender@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Monday, August 25, 2025