Principal Housekeeping Supervisor

Closing date: 11 Sep 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (grade 12 or equivalent).
Experience: Appropriate experience in Cleaning, Contract Management, Waste Management, and personnel/office management.
Inherent requirements of the job: Must work shifts.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and MS Excel) and knowledge of Cost Centre Requisition System (Health Technology - Clinicom Production).
Knowledge of HR Policies and Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Knowledge in cleaning materials/equipment.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Duties

Manage hygienic responsibilities within allocated areas including the Supervision of allocated EHS staff and contractors as well as Waste
Management.
Provide a safe, cost-effective and an optimal cleaning service that includes the supervision of agency staff as per contract.
Provide personnel administration duties that is allowances, pay sheets, leave application.
Ensure an effective Human Resource Management support function to the Administrative Officer with regards to areas of responsibilities such as exits,
recruitment and selection, Staff Performance Reviews, attending meetings and monitoring of registers.
Effective stock control as well as ordering of stock.

Enquiries

Ms M Afrika Tel No: (021) 404-3236

Applications

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).

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