Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/269

PORTER Chief

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

  • CentreWesten Cape Rehabilitation Centre
  • ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: 10 days remaining

Job details

Circular
30 of 2026
Page No.
27–28
Circular Post
30/269
Department
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province
Western Cape
Centre
Westen Cape Rehabilitation Centre
Salary
R144 024 per annum
Closing date
4 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R144 024 per annum

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Experience: Appropriate experience as a porter in a health environment.
  • Inherent

Duties

  • 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.

Enquiries

Ms L Campbell Tel No: (021) 370-2368

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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Original Text
POST 30/269 : PORTER Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE : Westen Cape Rehabilitation Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience as a porter in a health environment. 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). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of infection
PUBLIC
prevention methods. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to
work under pressure.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Campbell Tel No: (021) 370-2368
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a computer literacy test.

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