About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Housekeeping Supervisor at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow Valley, South Africa. This position holds significant importance in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients and staff alike. As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing and coordinating the housekeeping team, ensuring that the hospital’s standards of cleanliness and hygiene are upheld. Your commitment to excellence will greatly contribute to the overall well-being of the community served by Tygerberg Hospital.
In this role, you will not only supervise but also actively assist your team during staffing shortages. You will manage housekeeping schedules, oversee waste segregation, and ensure the proper management of linen and stock supplies. By fostering a high standard of hygiene, you will directly influence patient care and support the nursing department, making a meaningful impact in the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of the Western Cape. Its mission is to promote health, prevent illness, and provide comprehensive healthcare services throughout the province. Working within this department means being part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and respect for all individuals. The Department of Health is dedicated to fostering a healthier community and ensuring that every patient receives the care they deserve.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of Household Aids to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assist staff with their duties during times of shortage, ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Create and manage housekeeping duty registers for optimal staff scheduling.
- Ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste in accordance with health standards.
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospital wards.
- Order and manage stock, including cleaning equipment and kitchen supplies.
- Oversee linen sorting and management to ensure availability and hygiene.
- Provide support to both nursing and non-nursing personnel at the ward level.
- Uphold the core values and Code of Conduct of the Department of Health in all actions.
- Engage in self-development activities to enhance personal and professional growth.
What You’ll Need
- A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or Grade 9 (Std 7).
- Relevant housekeeping experience in a hospital setting.
- Proven supervisory experience in a similar role.
- Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting heavy equipment.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night shifts as required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Competencies in supervision, safety standards adherence, and hospital hygiene audits.
- Understanding of waste management, linen management, and time management skills.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).Experience: Appropriate housekeeping experience in a hospital environment.
Appropriate supervisory experience.
Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to perform physical tasks, e.
g.
lifting heavy equipment.
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including night shift when the need arises.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of sub-ordinates.
Ability to perform routine structured tasks.
Ability to adhere to safety standards, including Infection Prevention Control.
Ability to do hospital hygiene audits.
Understanding of hospital waste management, linen management, catering and time management.
Job Duties
(key result areas/outputs): Supervise, co-ordinate, control and inspect the duties of the Household Aids.Assist household staff with their duties when staff shortages occur.
Do scheduling of housekeeping duty registers.
Ensure the correct segregation and removal of different types of waste in the wards.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and tidiness in the unit/institution.
Order and control stock and kitchen/cleaning equipment.
Ensure proper linen sorting and Linen management in the wards.
Render support to the nursing department and none nursing personnel at ward level.
Render support to the Support Services unit.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and display the core values of the Department of Health: Western Cape Government in the execution of duties.
Maintain self-development.
