The Gauteng Department of Health has announced new employment opportunities for suitably qualified candidates to apply for Laundry Worker Vacancies Level 2 at Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre. A total of three (3) positions are available, offering an excellent opportunity for individuals who are looking to start or grow their careers within the public healthcare sector.
These positions play an important role in ensuring that hospital linen, clothing, and other laundry items are cleaned, maintained, and delivered efficiently to support quality patient care. The successful candidates will become part of a team responsible for maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring that healthcare facilities have clean linen available at all times.
Position Details
Job Title: Laundry Worker Level 2
Reference Number: refs/050130
Department: Gauteng Department of Health
Directorate: Administration Logistic and Support
Location: Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre
Number of Posts: 3
Salary: R144,024 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: 02 July 2026
About The Opportunity
Healthcare facilities rely heavily on clean and properly maintained linen to provide safe and quality care to patients. Laundry workers play a vital role in ensuring that hospital wards receive clean bedding, clothing, and linen on time.
This position is suitable for hardworking individuals who are physically fit, willing to work shifts, and able to perform duties that require standing, lifting, sorting, and transporting laundry items throughout the facility.
Applicants with previous knowledge of laundry services, linen management, or sewing will have an added advantage, although these skills are not compulsory.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or Grade 11 with an authentic school report, or
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate, or
- An equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also possess:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties.
- Willingness to rotate within different work areas.
- Availability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Knowledge of laundry or linen services and sewing will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to perform a variety of laundry and linen management duties, including:
- Collecting and delivering linen bags from hospital wards.
- Operating laundry machinery such as washing machines, dryers, and pressing equipment.
- Ironing, folding, counting, and packing laundry items.
- Sealing and labeling linen and clothing bags.
- Sorting and recording dirty linen and clothing.
- Delivering clean linen to various hospital wards.
- Repairing and mending torn linen.
- Participating in linen inventory counts.
- Cleaning linen trolleys and work areas.
- Ensuring delivery checklists are completed and signed.
- Assisting supervisors with additional linen section duties.
- Following instructions from management and supervisors.
- Applying Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.
- Following Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
- Participating in training and development programmes.
- Attending meetings and workplace training sessions.
- Performing any additional duties assigned by management.
Why Consider Applying?
Working for the Gauteng Department of Health offers employees the opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public healthcare system while contributing to the wellbeing of patients.
Benefits of this opportunity include:
- Permanent government employment.
- Competitive salary package.
- Employee benefits.
- Valuable work experience in the healthcare sector.
- Opportunities for workplace training and development.
- Career growth within government institutions.
For job seekers seeking stable employment with government, this vacancy presents an excellent opportunity to enter the public service environment.
How To Apply For Laundry Worker Vacancies
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal.
Official Application Portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
Important Notice For Applicants
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by a valid evaluation certificate.
Successful candidates may be subjected to:
- Criminal record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment verification.
- Credit record checks where applicable.
- Skills and competency assessments.
- Medical surveillance requirements.
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from women and persons living with disabilities.
Need More Information?
Applicants who have questions about the Laundry Worker Level 2 vacancies or require further clarification regarding the position may contact the relevant official before submitting their applications.
Enquiries Contact Person: Ms. A C Ramolumisi
Telephone: 012 734 7000
Applicants are encouraged to use this contact number for job-related enquiries only. For assistance with submitting online applications through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment System, applicants should follow the instructions provided on the official recruitment portal.
Conclusion
The Laundry Worker Level 2 vacancies at Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre offer a valuable opportunity for individuals with Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12 qualifications to secure employment within the Gauteng Department of Health.
With three positions available, a competitive salary of R144,024 per year, and access to government employee benefits, interested candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications and submit them before the closing date of 02 July 2026.
If you meet the minimum requirements and are willing to work in a healthcare environment, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.