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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Seamstress
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH63/2025
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to work under pressure and perform physically demanding tasks. Ability to achieve and maintaining good interpersonal relations with staff and the service provider. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Western Cape Linen Management Policy. Knowledge of mending of torn or damaged hospital linen and knowledge of fabrics and fibers.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in the operating of a sewing and overlocker machine.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Effective and efficient manufacturing of hospital textile garments. Effective and efficient recycling of linen/garment/clothing items through mending, alteration and reproducing. Recording of linen and sewing related items. Effective stock and quality control of the sewing items as well as efficient storage, issuing and receipt of clean linen and other related items. Handling of soiled, infectious, infested and condemned linen. To perform relief duties within the hospital linen management department and filing duties.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ grade 9 (Std 7)
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
Enquiries:
P. Gudwana , 021 404 5315
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
To work overtime including weekends and Public Holidays.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 155 148 per annum - R 182 757 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 4/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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