- Company
- Limpopo Department of Health
- Location
- Thabazimbi, Limpopo
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026 (3 days left)
About this post
The Limpopo Department of Health is looking for 13 people for the post of Ward Attendant in Thabazimbi. It is a permanent post, paying R170 226 per annum.
Where you will work: Hayani Hospital (X1 Post) Thabazimbi Hospital (X1 Post) Jane Furse Hospital (X1 Post) Lebowakgomo Hospital (X 2 Posts) ElimHospital (X1 Post) Malamulele Hospital (X1 Post) Mankweng Hospital (X1 Post) Maphutha Malatji…
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Qualifications and Competencies: A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric or ABET/AET at NQF level 4 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA].
- Exposure in hospital environment and patient care will be an added advantage.
- Ability to lift persons of varying weights, ability to move and lift heavy equipment and supplies.
- Ability to work with heavy duty laundry/cleaning equipment.
- Willing to work with human excreta, fluids including blood.
- Willing to work with and ability to lift corpses of varying weights.
- Ability to operate machinery.
- Ability to be on your feet for a period of up to 12 hours per day.
- Must be able to work shifts (including night duty, weekends and public holidays).
- Willingness to work extra hours on short notice.
- Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
- Waste Management.
- Use of cleaning equipment.
- Good Communication and customer care skills.
- Teamwork.
- Job focused learning.
- Basic literacy.
- Integrity.
What you’ll do
- Render cleaning services.
- Ensure safekeeping of cleaning equipment.
- Supervise subordinates.
- Perform household activities within the ward.
- Render sluice functions [human excreta fluids including blood].
- Maintain infection, prevention and control.
- ENQUIRI ES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126 / Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
NB: Ensure that you read the conditions and requirements of the post before you apply. Failure to comply with the instructions below will result in your application being disqualified. By applying, it is understood that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the post. Applicants are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for vacant posts in the Department of Health. Applications should include a fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV]. Completion of Z83 Application Form: Online applications must include the only Curriculum Vitae [CV] in PDF as attachment. Zipped ,IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed up by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate ‘not applicable’ or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)” or “see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application for employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered however applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking re-employment. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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