Department of Health

Household Workers

Reference Number : refs/019783
Directorate : Nursing
Number of Posts : 10
Package : R125 373 per annum plus benefits
Enquiries : Ms TJ Mudau: 012-354 1503

Conditions to meet:

Grade 10 or Equivalent qualifications.
The candidate must have a minimum of one year of experience working in a hospital setting.
It is necessary to possess the physical capacity to meet the requirements of the position.
Having the ability to work well under pressure and in a group setting is essential.
Skills in communication and interpersonal relations that are well developed.
I am willing to work weekends, public holidays, night shifts, and shifts during the week.

Duties include:

In order to provide a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff, it is necessary to perform tasks such as cleaning and dusting the wards, kitchens, bathrooms, sluices, offices, floors, and windows. Disposal of waste from the wards, including both medical and general waste.
Management of linens that are dirty.
Patients should be provided with meals, tea, coffee, and water, and food trolleys should be collected and returned.
Cutlery and crockery should be cleaned, managed, and under control.
It is necessary to gather the waste containers and cleaning supplies.
Assemble the consumables and clean the linens.
The efficient utilization of both human and financial resources.
Observe the regulations regarding safety.
Perform duties in accordance with the job description, the work schedule, and any duties that have been delegated by the supervisor.

Take note:

Applications must be submitted solely through the electronic recruitment portal, which can be found at http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za.
Online submissions are required.

There will be no acceptance of applications that are emailed, faxed, or delivered by hand.
In the event that you require assistance with online applications, please send an email to [email protected] with your inquiry.
Applicants are required to submit a new Z83 application form that has been completely filled out and signed.
This form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or from the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

Furthermore, it is imperative that candidates submit a recently revised curriculum vitae (CV) that is comprehensive in nature. Failure to provide a comprehensive curriculum vitae and evidence of a newly completed Z83 application form will result in the rejection of applications.
The inclusion of the post reference number is mandatory on all applications that are submitted by applicants.
The human resources department will send a communication to the candidates who have been shortlisted, requesting that they submit certified copies of their educational qualifications and any other pertinent documents that are no more than six months old on or before the day of the interview.

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation of foreign qualifications is the responsibility of the applicant.
SAQA is responsible for evaluating foreign qualifications.
A certificate of evaluation issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) is required to accompany any and all foreign qualifications.
Only those applicants who have been selected for further consideration will be contacted during the selection process.

Candidates who are qualified for the position will be subjected to pre-employment screenings and checks to determine whether or not they are suitable for the position.
Verification of employment, verification of qualifications, verification of citizenship, and verification of criminal records are all going to be included in these checks.
Under the appropriate conditions, candidates will be required to take a test that incorporates both their knowledge and their skills.

In the case of the candidates who have been recommended, medical surveillance will be carried out. Through the process of filling these positions, the Department intends to fulfill its mission of fostering diversity in the Public Service, including diversity in terms of race, gender, and disability.
On the other hand, the Department retains the right to not appoint or fill this position.
Please take note that the Public Service does not impose any fees on applicants for open positions.
In the event that you are asked to pay a fee, kindly inform the appropriate authorities.
APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED ARE STRONGLY URGENTED.