August 29, 2026
Porter
Job overview
- CategoryGeneral Worker
- LocationWesten Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, Western Cape, South Africa
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- Closing dateSeptember 4, 2026
Job description
Position: Porter
Company: Western Cape Department of Health
Location: Westen Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, Western Cape, South Africa
Reference: MHS488/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Closing date:
04 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Accompany walking patients and transport sitting/non-walking patients per wheelchair or stretcher between wards and treatment areas. Assist with the transfer of patients to beds/trolleys and vice versa. Safe transporting of patients in and out of vehicles.
Respond to requests from wards, pharmacy or other departments regarding medical equipment or documentation. Carry medical and other documentation (patient files, reports, etc.) to wards/treatment and other admin areas. Change or assist in changing oxygen supply during patient transport when required.
Deliver specimens to laboratories and ensure a safe and hygienic work environment. Ensure laboratory specimens and blood products are delivered within required timeframes and safety protocols.
Experience:
Appropriate
experience
as a porter in a health environment.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of infection prevention methods. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to work under pressure.
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Enquiries:
Ms L Campbell (021 370
2368)
Inherent
requirements
of the job:
Willingness to rotate within the wards and other departments when necessary. Must be physically fit. Ability to handle and lift heavy objects. Act as a reliever for messenger when required. Prepared to handle corpses (deceased bodies).
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a computer literacy test.
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).
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.
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.
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– It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
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– 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.
How to apply: Apply online through the Western Cape Department of Health recruitment portal before the closing date.
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How to apply
Apply directly through the official Western Cape Department of Health application page. Review the requirements below before submitting your application.
Source: Western Cape Department of Health: Current Vacancies
