Porter (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RHS82/2026

Location: Paarl Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/17 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a health environment

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

ENQUIRIES

Ms GP Storm, tel. no. (021) 860-2844

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

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

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

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.