Linen Stores Assistant (Permanent position)

This permanent position of Linen Stores Assistant is based at Montagu Hospital in the Langeberg Sub-district of the Cape Winelands District, within the Western Cape Department of Health. The role sits within the hospital's linen bank and laundry services, which are central to maintaining hygiene, infection control and patient comfort across the facility. Working under the supervision of a senior staff member, the assistant helps ensure that clean linen is always available for wards and that dirty or fouled linen is handled correctly and transported safely. It is a physically demanding, service-oriented role that supports the broader nursing and clinical teams by removing the burden of linen management from their core duties.

Candidates must have basic numeracy and literacy, which is essential for counting linen, completing stock records and understanding written instructions. In addition, appropriate experience in general laundry functions is required, meaning applicants should already be familiar with how institutional laundry operates, including sorting, washing, drying and folding processes. Knowledge of stock control and infection control is also expected, along with the practical ability to sort, sluice and count both dirty and fouled linen. These competencies are vital because poor handling of soiled linen can compromise patient safety and spread infection.

The inherent requirements of the job reflect its physical nature. The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime, on weekends and on public holidays when the hospital needs coverage. A valid driver's licence is required because the role involves transporting linen to and from the central laundry. The work also demands the strength to push heavy linen trolleys between the linen bank and the wards, and to load and offload heavy linen bags weighing 25 kilograms or more. Anyone who is not physically able to perform these tasks on a regular basis would not be suitable for the post.

The main duties include providing a professional and courteous service within the institution, performing basic routine tasks in the linen bank under supervision, and ensuring effective and efficient stock control so that wards never run out of clean linen. The assistant must also maintain safe and hygienic working area standards at all times, adhere to loyal service ethics, and provide general support to the supervisor whenever needed. This includes keeping the linen bank organised, monitoring stock levels, and reporting any shortages or issues promptly.

The post is advertised as a permanent position with an annual salary plus service benefits, including a 13th cheque, employer contributions to a pension fund, and allowances for housing and medical aid. Importantly, no payment of any kind is required when applying for this post, and applicants should be wary of any request for money. Enquiries can be directed to the contact person named in the advertisement. This is an opportunity to join a stable public-sector employer and contribute directly to the smooth running of a district hospital's essential services.