Linen Stores Assistant (laundry And Linen Services) (x2

Published: 23 July 2025

đź“‹Job Overview

Dreaming of a job that helps people and grows your skills? Join the team at Lentegeur Hospital as a Linen Stores Assistant in the Laundry and Linen Services department! This is your chance to take on a vital role in promoting health and hygiene in your community while kickstarting your career in public service. As a Linen Stores Assistant, your day-to-day tasks will revolve around maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety within the hospital environment. You’ll be actively involved in the collection of soiled linen from various wards and ensuring that clean linen is delivered back efficiently. Your role is critical to the hospital’s operations—by sorting, counting, and preparing linen for washing, you are directly contributing to the overall health and comfort of patients and staff alike. This position isn’t just about handling linen; it’s about making a real impact on the lives of those who rely on the hospital’s services. By ensuring that all linen is hygienic and readily available, you are playing a key part in supporting the healthcare system in South Africa. Your efforts will help maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, making a difference in their recovery and well-being. For young South Africans looking to enter the world of government jobs, this is a fantastic opportunity. The position offers job stability, a chance to gain professional experience in a respected public service institution, and training that can propel your career forward. Plus, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values hard work and commitment, providing you with a supportive environment to develop your skills. If you’re seeking a meaningful job that allows you to contribute to your community while securing your future, don’t miss out on this entry-level position. Apply today to begin your journey in public service at Lentegeur Hospital!

đź“‹ Job Details

đź’° Salary: R138 486 per annum
📍 Location: Lentegeur Hospital
📧 Applications: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
âť“ Enquiries: Mrs A Brandt Tel No: (021) 830-2704

📝Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience of handling linen within a health environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, after- working hours, weekends and public holidays when operationally required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Perform hard physical tasks, e.g. lifting of heavy linen bags to and from the linen bank and wards Knowledge of stock and infection control. Knowledge in the correct methods of handling, sorting and counting of linen. Basic knowledge in washing and sluicing of linen.

⚡Key Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygienic and safe environment. 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. Provide a supporting service to the supervisor.

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