POST 35/328 : HOUSEHOLD AID: ADMIN SUPPORT (OUTENIEKWA SECURE CARE CENTRE) REF NO: DSD 79/2025
SALARY : R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : ABET Level 2 certificate/Grade 5 or equivalent. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Infection Control and Hygiene regulations; Universal precautionary measures; Excellent verbal communication skills; Writing skills.

DUTIES : Provide housekeeping and cleaning services: Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the areas allocated for cleaning; Removal of garbage disposal; Keeping all areas of the building, including all toilets clean and tidy. This includes washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping; Clean kitchen utensils; Maintain and keep control of stock levels of cleaning material/ tea and meal utensils; Keep cleaning equipment safe, clean and in an efficient condition; Report any item of equipment that needs to be repaired; Report shortage and
or faulty machine/ equipment; Prepare for workshops, meetings, interviews and special events/ functions in terms of cleaning the boardroom, arranging chairs, water, glasses and any other utensils; Provide safeguarding and maintenance services: Store all cleaning equipment and products neatly in the designated cupboards; Implement simple security measures such as locking doors and closing windows; Monitor hazards in the buildings/ offices/ residential areas such as those related to fire and electricity; Ensure simple maintenance repairs that do not need professional help are performed promptly by the service officers; Implement the universal precautionary measures; Assess the hygiene
situation for the buildings and detect current and potential problems; Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in restrooms, bathrooms and other places in the building/ offices; Ensure adherence to Infection Control and Hygiene regulations.

ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas Tel No: (044) 803 7508
APPLICATIONS : To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form.  To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following:   1. Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican  Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or  2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or  3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).  
NOTE : Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 20 October 2025
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific
training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.