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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Porter
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS53/2025
  Paarl Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in a health environment.
 
Minimum Requirement:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of the safe infection prevention methods. Ability to work under pressure, unsupervised and in a team context.
 
Enquiries:
Ms GP Storm or Genevieve.Storm@westerncape.gov.za (021) 860-2844
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Safe transport of patients on trolleys, beds and wheelchairs to and from different departments and in and out of ambulances and private vehicles and also ensure a safe and hygienic work environment. Respond to requests from wards, laboratories and blood bank with regards to delivering and collecting of medical & other documentation, specimens and other blood products. Check and replace gas cylinders in wards or treatment areas and assist with shifting of medical equipment. Effective and efficient control of equipment and reporting of any defects of trolleys, beds and wheelchairs to supervisor. Take responsibility for transportation of corpses from wards to the mortuary and perform relevant duties in mortuary. Relief supervisor when required.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, including nightshift, weekends and public holidays. Must be of sober habits, physically fit and lift patients from/onto beds, trolleys, vehicles, wheelchairs and heavy equipment. Prepared to handle corpses (deceased bodies). Prepared to work in all departments/wards in hospital. Prepared to relieve in other sections of Support services.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 131 265-R 154 626 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 4/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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