The Department of Social Development is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Admin Household Aid vacancy.
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025
Admin Household Aid vacancy at Department of Social Development
- HOUSEHOLD AID: ADMIN SUPPORT (OUTENIEKWA SECURE CARE CENTRE) REF NO: DSD 79/2025
- SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
- CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS:
- ABET Level 2 certificate/Grade 5 or equivalent.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Infection Control and Hygiene regulations; Universal precautionary measures; Excellent verbal communication skills; Writing skills.
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DUTIES:
- Provide housekeeping and cleaning services: Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the areas allocated for cleaning;
- Removal of garbage disposal;
- Keeping all areas of the building, including all toilets clean and tidy.
- This includes washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping;
- Clean kitchen utensils;
- Maintain and keep control of stock levels of cleaning material/ tea and meal utensils;
- Keep cleaning equipment safe, clean and in an efficient condition;
- Report any item of equipment that needs to be repaired;
- Report shortage and or faulty machine/ equipment;
- Prepare for workshops, meetings, interviews and special events/ functions in terms of cleaning the boardroom, arranging chairs, water, glasses and any other utensils;
- Provide safeguarding and maintenance services: Store all cleaning equipment and products neatly in the designated cupboards;
- Implement simple security measures such as locking doors and closing windows;
- Monitor hazards in the buildings/ offices/ residential areas such as those related to fire and electricity;
- Ensure simple maintenance repairs that do not need professional help are performed promptly by the service officers;
- Implement the universal precautionary measures;
- Assess the hygiene situation for the buildings and detect current and potential problems;
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in restrooms, bathrooms and other places in the building/ offices;
- Ensure adherence to Infection Control and Hygiene regulations.
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Nicholas Tel No: (044) 803 7508
APPLICATIONS:
To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following:
Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm);
Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974.
Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).
NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
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