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Gauteng Department of Health Laundry Worker Vacancies: 16 Jobs With No Experience Required
The Gauteng Department of Health Laundry Worker vacancies are now open, with 16 posts available at Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry for candidates with a Grade 10 qualification and no prior work experience required. The role is graded Laundry Worker Level 2, and applications close on 4 September 2026.
For anyone who has struggled to break into the public service because most entry-level health posts demand years of experience, this is one of the more accessible openings the Department has advertised recently. It sits at the operational core of hospital hygiene — the linen that moves through wards, theatres, and clinics all passes through workers in this role first.
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Quick Facts
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Reference number: REFS/056252
- Directorate: Laundry
- Number of posts: 16
- Salary package: R144 024.00 per annum, plus benefits
- Location: Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry
- Minimum requirement: AET Level 4 or equivalent (Grade 10); no experience necessary
- Closing date: 4 September 2026
- Enquiries: Ms Thembekile Ndamane, (011) 933 8379/8391
Where the Posts Are Located
All 16 posts are based at the laundry facility attached to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere and a major employer in the Soweto area. Because the laundry serves a hospital of that scale, the operation runs on a shift basis, and the advert is explicit that shift work is compulsory and that successful candidates must be prepared to work overtime when the workload demands it. This isn’t a nine-to-five post — applicants weighing up the role should factor in that reality before applying, since flexibility around hours appears to be non-negotiable rather than occasional.
Requirements
The formal entry requirement is low by design: AET Level 4, which is equivalent to Grade 10, and no previous experience is required. That said, the Department lists a long set of competencies it expects successful applicants to bring or develop quickly, including:
- A basic understanding of Batho Pele Principles, the Patients’ Rights Charter, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, the Six Priorities, and National Core Standards
- The ability to work under pressure and take initiative
- Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills, including the ability to deal with people at different levels
- Tact and discretion, self-motivation, and reliability
- A basic grasp of Labour Relations processes and the legislative framework governing laundry services in a health setting
Experience in a similar environment, or within a health entity specifically, is noted as an advantage rather than a requirement — worth mentioning if you’ve worked in a commercial or industrial laundry before, even outside healthcare.
Duties
Day to day, the job covers the full linen cycle: collecting and receiving soiled linen from health institutions, sorting it by category, preparing it for washing, and then handling ironing, pressing, and folding before conveying finished linen out and checking its quality. Beyond the physical work, employees are expected to sign an attendance register daily, wear uniform and identification at all times, and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The advert also lists ongoing obligations typical of public service posts — attending training and workshops, participating in the Performance Management and Development System through quarterly reviews, and carrying out reasonable instructions from supervisors.
How to Apply
- Complete a new Z83 application form, available from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. All fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D must be filled in; leave the registration question blank only if it doesn’t apply to you.
- Prepare a detailed CV to accompany the Z83 — applications without both will be disqualified.
- Make sure your application clearly states the post reference number, REFS/056252.
- Submit online through the Gauteng e-recruitment portal at jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- For help with the online system, email healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.
- If shortlisted, you’ll be asked to submit certified copies of your qualifications and other supporting documents, dated within the last six months, before the interview.
No payment is ever required to apply for a post advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health — treat any request for payment as a red flag.
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Worth Knowing Before You Apply
Entry-level government posts advertised with “no experience required” tend to draw very high applicant volumes relative to the number of posts, and with 16 positions open here, competition will likely be steep even though the bar to apply is low. Given that, the practical differentiator often isn’t the CV itself but making sure the Z83 form is completed without gaps — the Department has been explicit in this advert that incomplete forms or missing documentation lead to automatic disqualification, which knocks out a portion of applicants before shortlisting even begins. If there’s one place to spend extra time before submitting, it’s there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior laundry or hospital experience compulsory?
No. The advert states no experience is required, though experience in a similar environment or health entity is listed as an advantage.
Will I need to work night shifts?
The advert doesn’t break down a specific shift pattern, but it does state that shift work is compulsory and that successful candidates must be prepared to work overtime as needed.
What happens if I have a foreign qualification?
You’ll need to provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It remains your responsibility to have the qualification evaluated, not the Department’s.
Will there be background checks before appointment?
Yes. The Department conducts Personnel Suitability Checks, which include criminal record checks, citizenship verification, qualification verification, company directorship checks, social media screening, financial record checks, and reference checks.
Could I be asked to undergo a medical exam?
Yes — the advert notes that the recommended candidate may be subject to medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5 of 1993.
Who do I contact with questions about the post itself?
Ms Thembekile Ndamane, on (011) 933 8379 or (011) 933 8391, is listed as the enquiries contact for this specific vacancy.
Applications for the Gauteng Department of Health Laundry Worker Vacancies close on 4 September 2026, and given the volume of interest these entry-level health posts typically attract, applicants are better off submitting well before the deadline rather than waiting until the final days.
Disclaimer
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