Linen Stores Assistant

Published: 23 July 2025

đź“‹Job Overview

Are you ready to kickstart your career in public service and make a tangible difference in your community? Look no further! The Ceres Hospital is on the lookout for a dedicated Linen Stores Assistant to join their team and contribute to the vital operations that keep the healthcare environment safe and hygienic. In this essential role, you’ll be at the heart of the hospital’s cleanliness and comfort. As a Linen Stores Assistant, your daily tasks will involve maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the hospital’s linen bank. You’ll be responsible for the collection of dirty and fouled linen from various wards, ensuring it is carefully bagged and transported to the linen bank. Your role doesn’t stop there; you’ll also deliver fresh, clean linen back to the wards, sort and count dirty linen, and prepare it for transfer to the Central Laundry. Your efforts directly support the hospital’s goal of providing a safe and healthy environment for both patients and staff. This position is crucial for the smooth running of the hospital, helping to ensure that all patients receive the care they need in a clean and safe setting. By maintaining hygiene standards, you play a key role in infection control, ultimately impacting the health and wellbeing of the community. Your work will directly contribute to the hospital’s mission of delivering quality healthcare services to the people of South Africa. Why is this job a fantastic opportunity for young South Africans? Not only does it provide a stable work environment, but it also offers valuable professional experience in the public service sector. As an entry-level position, it’s perfect for those looking to grow their skills and gain insight into the operations of a healthcare facility. You’ll receive training and support as you learn the ins and outs of linen management, setting the foundation for a rewarding career in government jobs. Working at Ceres Hospital means being part of a team that makes a difference every day. If you’re someone who values stability, is physically fit, and is eager to contribute to your community, this role could be the ideal stepping stone into a fulfilling career in public service. Join Ceres Hospital as a Linen Stores Assistant, and take the first step towards a meaningful and impactful career in healthcare! { “recommended_category”: “Health, Education & Social Care”, “detected_provinces”: [“Western Cape”] }

đź“‹ Job Details

đź’° Salary: R138 486 per annum
📍 Location: Ceres Hospital
📧 Applications: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
âť“ Enquiries: Mr. WJ Owen Tel No: (023) 316-9601

📝Requirements

Minimum Requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy numeracy. Experience: Appropriate experience in general laundry functions. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, e.g. after- working hours, weekends and public holidays when operational needs require. Physically fit and be able to hear and speak clearly. Perform hard physical tasks, e.g. pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from the linen bank and wards. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Perform basic routine tasks in the linen bank under supervision. Perform hard physical tasks, e.g. pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from the linen bank and wards. Ability to sort, sluice and count linen of dirty and fouled linen. Knowledge of stock and infection control.

⚡Key Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygienic and safe environment. Provide a supporting service to the supervisor. Daily collection of dirty, fouled and infected linen (in bags) from wards to the linen bank. Delivering of clean linen to the wards. Daily sorting, counting and sluicing of dirty linen prior to transfer of linen to Central Laundry. Daily issuing, unpacking and checking of clean linen.

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