Company: Faircape
Location: Somerset West, Western Cape
Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Industry: Hospital and Healthcare
Functional Area: Housekeeping / Operations
Date Posted: 26 September 2025
About the Company
Faircape Health forms part of the prestigious Faircape Group, which operates six high-end retirement and lifestyle villages across the Western Cape. The group is well-known for providing world-class healthcare and lifestyle services that ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life for residents.
Heritage Manor, situated in Somerset West, offers residents a safe, comfortable environment supported by a dedicated healthcare team. As part of their ongoing commitment to operational excellence, Faircape Health is seeking a Temporary Laundry Coordinator to oversee daily linen operations during a maternity cover period.
Role Overview
The Laundry Coordinator will take responsibility for the linen department’s daily operations, ensuring strict adherence to hygiene and quality standards. This role is crucial in supporting the smooth running of healthcare facilities, maintaining adequate linen supply, and coordinating with both internal staff and external service providers.
Preference will be given to candidates based in or near Somerset West to ensure ease of travel.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise daily linen operations and ensure compliance with healthcare operational standards.
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Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and functionality of the linen room.
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Oversee the issuing of linen and delivery of carts to designated areas.
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Ensure proper handling and safe storage of both clean and soiled linen.
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Coordinate linen pickup and drop-off with external service providers.
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Identify damaged linen and follow condemnation procedures.
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Inspect laundered items to confirm quality compliance.
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Conduct weekly stock takes and monitor inventory levels.
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Reconcile laundry service invoices.
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Submit daily productivity and operational reports.
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Report concerns promptly to ensure quick resolution.
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Recommend process improvements to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
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Carry out additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Entry Requirements
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Education: Grade 12 (Matric).
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Experience: Minimum of 12 months in a similar role (healthcare laundry operations advantageous).
Skills and Attributes
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Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
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Efficient, reliable, and proactive work ethic.
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Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
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Knowledgeable in laundry management and inventory processes.
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Computer literate with reporting and record-keeping ability.
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Problem-solving mindset with initiative and creativity.
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Experience in healthcare or hospitality laundry operations is preferred.
Specific Requirements
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Clear criminal record.
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Solid, positive written references.
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Clear health record.
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Clear credit record.
Working Hours and Compensation
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Monday to Friday: 07h00 to 17h00.
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Every alternate Saturday: 07h00 to 12h00.
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Rostered to work on public holidays when required.
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Competitive salary package offered.
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Public holidays remunerated at time-and-a-half (not included in basic salary).
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Quarterly performance-based bonuses (payable after probation).
Application Process
To be considered for this role:
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Complete the one-way online interview (a link will be sent after submitting your online application).
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Submit written references — compulsory for application review.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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