POST 35/325 : LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR: ADMIN SUPPORT (DE NOVO TREATMENT CENTRE) REF NO: DSD 81/2025
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 2 (Grade 10 or equivalent); A minimum of 3 years laundry-related experience. Competencies: Knowledge of machinery; Knowledge of laundry guidelines / protocols; Knowledge of environmental, health and safety standards; Communication; Supervisory; Literacy skills; Numeracy skills; Organisation; Writing skills; Interpersonal skills.

DUTIES : Supervise laundry operations: Check and verify laundry machine functioning; Supervise loading of linen onto the washing machine in line with laundry guidelines or protocols; Identify and send linen for mending; Receive and record collected linen in the linen receiving / depositing area; Record sorted dirty or soiled linen in the linen register; Supervise off-loading of the washed linen from the washing machine; Supervise sorting and channelling of washed linen to the relevant areas such as drying machine, ironing machine, press machine, folding and packing area; Supervise folding of washed blankets and dispatching to relevant wards in line with set time lines; Supervise folding,
packing of linen to the shelves of the linen bank; Supervise and record of dispatched linen from the linen bank to the centre wards; Supervise provision of laundry maintenance services: Check and monitor condition of laundry machine equipment; Supervise and monitor cleaning of laundry equipment in line with environmental / health safety standards; Check compliance of laundry; Supervise human and physical resources: Allocate functions to staff; Supervise provision of laundry services; Develop allocation schedules or duty roster; Supervise reporting on attendance register as part of leave administration; Guide and mentor staff on the provision of laundry services; Supervise and
report on staff performance through the compilation of staff job description and performance work plans; Conduct performance reviews of staff; Inspire and motivate staff performance; Facilitate the undertaking of disciplinary measures in cases of deviations; Order laundry stock, equipment and machines; Report faults of laundry machines to the Administrative Officer.

ENQUIRIES :  Mr F Hendricks Tel No: (021) 988 1138
APPLICATIONS : To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) 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.