GENERAL WORKER: STORES

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Cape Medical Depot
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores / warehouse environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes. Incumbent must be able to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits. Willingness to undergo training to operate a Hyster/forklift. Willingness to work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties

Effective and efficient receiving of stock orders from the bulk store into Dispatch. Move goods to and from different sections via a pallet jack using a goods lift or forklift/ hyster. Pack stock in boxes according to standards. Adherence to warehouse housekeeping standards.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.