Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/269
PORTER Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreWesten Cape Rehabilitation Centre
- ProvinceWestern Cape
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
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Westen Cape Rehabilitation Centre.
The closing date was 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R144 024 per annum
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 4 September 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a computer literacy test.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
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
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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.