Do you take pride in contributing to an essential healthcare service? Life Healthcare has an immediate opening for a dedicated Laundry Assistant at our LHC KZN Laundry in Pinetown. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for ensuring a steady supply of clean, high-quality linen to our regional hospitals. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and understand the importance of hygiene and procedure in a fast-paced industrial setting, we offer a stable position where your work directly supports patient care and hospital operations.
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Company Overview
Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital group in Southern Africa, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Our centralized laundry facilities are a vital support service, ensuring all our hospitals receive sanitized, professional-grade linen. We operate with precision and efficiency, upholding the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Joining our laundry team means becoming part of a larger mission to create a healing environment for our patients, where every clean sheet and gown plays a part.
 Key Responsibilities
You will be a key operator in our linen processing chain, with duties focused on quality and accuracy. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Accurately counting, sorting, and processing all incoming and outgoing linen according to strict standard operating procedures.
- Operating industrial laundry machinery, such as washers, dryers, and ironers, safely and efficiently to process linen batches.
- Performing meticulous quality checks on all processed linen, ensuring it is dry, soft, unstained, and meets our professional standards before distribution.
- Maintaining precise records of linen quantities in registers and on standard templates to ensure accurate stock management and traceability.
- Performing basic sewing and mending of linen to repair small damages and extend the life of each item.
- Upholding excellent housekeeping standards in your work area, managing waste disposal properly, and adhering to all health and safety regulations at all times.
- Communicating effectively with line management and team members to ensure smooth workflow and address any issues promptly.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who combines the right credentials with a professional attitude:
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
- A valid Code 10 Driver’s License; a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a prerequisite for this role.
- Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to follow procedures and maintain records accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to count accurately and maintain precise numerical records.
- Practical skill in sewing and mending fabrics is required.
- The ability to work flexible hours, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and perform efficiently under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a neat personal appearance, and a commitment to high standards of personal hygiene.
Benefits and Perks
This is a permanent position within a respected healthcare organization, offering:
- The opportunity to perform essential work that directly supports the healthcare system and patient well-being.
- A competitive hourly rate between $27.00 and $33.00.
- A structured, process-driven work environment within a large-scale industrial laundry facility.
- The chance to develop valuable skills in industrial equipment operation, quality control, and inventory management.
- Employment with a leading healthcare group known for its operational standards.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this important role, we encourage you to apply for the Laundry Assistant position at the LHC KZN Laundry in Pinetown. The successful candidate will report directly to the Laundry Manager. Please ensure your application highlights your Grade 12 certification, valid driver’s license (and PDP if held), and any relevant experience in a similar processing or laundry environment.
