Housekeeping Supervisor At Western Cape Department Of Health And Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :





Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).

Experience: Appropriate cleaning, linen and housekeeping experience in a hospital environment.

Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Willingness to work overtime and relief duties in other wards to ensure effective provision of services.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proper working knowledge of all cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, procedures and good work ethics. Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills. Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards. Knowledge of inventory/stock control. Ability to work in a team and independently. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).





DUTIES :





Responsible for overall control, organizing, performing and coordinating tasks related to food, linen and hygiene services. Ensure the control of cleaning, sorting, counting, unpacking and wash/sluice linen and patient clothing.

Effective management with regard to ordering, utilization, control of cleaning, household items and equipment. Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports.

Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources as well related HR matters.