Apply for Laundry Supervisor at De Novo Treatment Centre. Submit online or with Z83 form. Closing date: 20 Oct 2025. Join Western Cape Social Development.

The Department of Social Development of the Western Cape Government is seeking a motivated and experienced Laundry Supervisor for the De Novo Treatment Centre. This role provides leadership in laundry operations and ensures compliance with hygiene, health, and safety standards.

Position Details (Laundry Supervisor)

• Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
• Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
• Reference Number: DSD 81/2025
• Closing Date: 20 October 2025

Minimum Requirements

• Education: NQF Level 2 (Grade 10 or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ laundry-related experience.
• Competencies:
  • Knowledge of laundry machinery, guidelines, and protocols.
  • Understanding of environmental, health, and safety standards.
  • Strong communication, supervisory, organisational, writing, literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

Key Duties

• Supervise Laundry Operations:
  • Check and verify laundry machine functionality.
  • Supervise loading of linen onto machines following established protocols.
  • Identify and send linen for mending.
  • Receive and record collected linen.
  • Record sorted dirty or soiled linen in the linen register.
  • Oversee off-loading, sorting, drying, ironing, folding, and packing of linen.
  • Dispatch folded linen to relevant wards in line with timelines.
• Provide Laundry Maintenance Services:
  • Monitor and check the condition of laundry machinery and equipment.
  • Ensure cleaning of machines according to environmental and health safety standards.
  • Report faults to the Administrative Officer.
• Supervise Human and Physical Resources:
  • Allocate tasks to staff and develop duty rosters.
  • Monitor and report on staff attendance and performance.
  • Conduct performance reviews and facilitate disciplinary measures when necessary.
  • Order laundry stock, equipment, and machines as required.

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A fully completed Z83 application form.
• A current CV (maximum 5 pages).
• Clearly indicate the post applied for and reference number on the Z83 form.

Applications can be submitted via one of the following methods:

1. Hand Delivery: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street, Pelican Heights, Cape Town (Mon–Fri, 07:00–17:00).
2. Post: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974.
3. Email: westerncape@respond.co.za (Subject line must include reference number; attachments in MS Word or PDF format).

Note:

• Late applications and faxed copies will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 3 months of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Candidates will undergo a technical exercise and may be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before appointment, in compliance with DPSA SMS Competency Assessment guidelines.

Enquiries

• Contact Person: Mr. F. Hendricks
• Telephone: (021) 988 1138

Take the next step in your career by joining the Western Cape Department of Social Development as a Laundry Supervisor. Apply before 20 October 2025.

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