The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to the community. In pursuit of this goal, the department is currently offering several entry-level vacancies across various directorates. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for individuals to contribute to the health sector while advancing their careers. The available roles range from administrative positions in finance and facility management to operational roles in laundry services and food services. With competitive salaries and the chance to work in a dynamic environment, these positions are ideal for candidates with relevant experience and a passion for public service. Applications are invited from qualified individuals to join the dedicated team at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
POST 22/202: Administration Clerk: Finance/Admin
- Directorate: Facility Management (Tygerberg Central Laundry)
- Salary: R216,417 per annum
- Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
- Requirements:
- Senior Certificate with Mathematics and/or Accounting, or equivalent.
- Experience in Financial Management and Supply Chain Management.
- Experience with LOGIS and BAS.
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of SCM processes and the Accounting Officer System.
- Knowledge of LOGIS or any other provisioning system.
- Knowledge of Trade world.
- Duties:
- Capture requisitions and obtain quotations via Trade world (EPS).
- Place orders, receive goods/services, and process all payments on LOGIS.
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and prepare documentation for journals.
- Update Engineers database and assist with general ad hoc functions.
- Enquiries: Mr F Lot, tel: (021) 933-0834
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
POST 22/203: Administration Clerk: Finance
- Chief Directorate: Emergency Clinical Services Support
- Salary: R216,417 per annum
- Centre: Cape Medical Depot
- Requirements:
- Senior Certificate with Mathematics or Accountancy, or equivalent.
- Appropriate experience.
- Willingness to work overtime.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
- Knowledge of LOGIS/BAS and MEDSAS.
- Systematic thinking and attention to detail.
- Duties:
- Capture and process payments in compliance with PFMA, NTR’s, PTI’s, and departmental finance instructions.
- Confirm accuracy and completeness of payment documentation.
- Calculate and deduct penalties from payment.
- Batch and file supporting documentation and resolve supplier/management queries.
- Perform monthly supplier reconciliations.
- Enquiries: Ms C Buthelezi, tel: (021) 483-8804
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
POST 22/204: Operator
- Directorate: Facilities Management (Tygerberg Central Laundry)
- Salary: R155,148 per annum
- Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
- Requirements:
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
- Appropriate experience in a central laundry.
- Physically fit and willing to work on a rotation basis.
- Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of Health and Safety rules in a laundry environment.
- Knowledge of the disciplinary process.
- Duties:
- Supervise to maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment.
- Operate laundry machines and equipment, perform daily routine inspections, and report defects.
- Mix detergents and chemicals and comply with safety standards.
- Enquiries: Mr F Lot, tel: (021) 933-0834
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
POST 22/205: Food Services Aid (2 Posts)
- Salary: R131,265 per annum
- Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
- Requirements:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Appropriate experience in a large-scale Industrial Food Service Unit.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms, and physically strong.
- Ability to function in a group and work under pressure.
- Knowledge of National Food Service Guidelines.
- Duties:
- Prepare, dish up, and serve food for normal and special diets.
- Assist with receipt, storage, and stock control of food supplies.
- Maintain hygiene and safety directives, wash crockery and cooking utensils, and assist in training new employees.
- Enquiries: Ms R Keyser, tel: (021) 938-4135
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
POST 22/206: Linen Stores Assistant (9 Posts)
- Directorate: Facilities Management (Tygerberg Central Laundry)
- Salary: R131,265 per annum
- Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
- Requirements:
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
- Appropriate laundry experience.
- Physically fit for manual labor.
- Duties:
- Load/offload soiled/clean linen bags on and off trucks.
- Pack shelves in linen bank and pack linen for dispatch.
- Empty soiled linen bags, sort, and count linen.
- Load and offload trolleys, push trolleys, and clean work area.
- Enquiries: Mr F Lot, tel: (021) 933-0834
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
POST 22/207: Laundry Aid (9 Posts)
- Directorate: Facility Management (Tygerberg Central Laundry)
- Salary: R131,265 per annum
- Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
- Requirements:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Appropriate Laundry and Linen experience in a Central Laundry setting.
- Physically fit for manual labor.
- Duties:
- Wash, dry, fold, and iron linen, clothing, and other textiles.
- Assist with mixing chemicals, load/unload washing machines, and tumble driers.
- Empty soiled linen bags for sorting, counting, sealing, and stacking of linen bags for dispatch.
- Clean work area.
- Enquiries: Mr F Lot, tel: (021) 933-0834
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
POST 22/208: Sessional Medical Officer: Grade 1 to 3 (Rheumatology)
- Salary:
- Grade 1: R457 per hour
- Grade 2: R521 per hour
- Grade 3: R603 per hour
- Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Requirements:
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
- Experience varies by grade:
- Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner.
- Grade 2: 5 years of appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner.
- Grade 3: 10 years of appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner.
- Duties:
- Clinical service provision, teaching and training/supervision of junior staff, and clinical governance and administration.
- Enquiries: Prof B Hodkinson, tel: (021) 404 2131 or email
- Applications: Online via Western Cape Health Jobs (click “online applications”).
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024