DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS – PORTER256
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this
advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in
employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date,
time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
POST : PORTER
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience:
Appropriate porter experience within a hospital environment. Inherent requirements
of the post: Ability to do physical tasks such as lifting patients from/onto beds,
trolleys and wheelchairs. Willingness to work shifts including nightshift, weekends,
overtime and public holidays. Must be prepared to handle corpses and be in good
health. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of porter service
delivery within a hospital. Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention Control
procedure. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to lift heavy
objects and stand long hours.
DUTIES : Safe loading, offloading and transportation of patients on trolleys and wheelchairs.
Check and replace medical gas cylinders and assist with movement of medical
equipment. Ensure a safe, hygienic work environment and apply basic infection
prevention control measures. Basic maintenance, cleaning of wheelchairs, trolleys
and mortuary fridges. Removal of bodies/corpses from wards to mortuary including
collection and delivery of blood specimens.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Basson Tel No: (021) 918-1976
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click
“online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of
applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate:
Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will
be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 13 December 2024
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