This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PORTER

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate experience in a healthcare environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts and ability to report for duty at 6:30 (weekends included). Willingness to handle bodies (corpses). Ability to handle heavy objects. Willingness to work irregular hours as required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Ability to adhere to safety standards, infection control, prevention of cross contamination.

Duties

Transport patients and corpses. Transport blood specimens from various wards to various laboratories and vice versa. Assist with loading of patients in and out of ambulances, vehicles, to & from, beds, trolleys, or wheelchairs and vice versa. Responsible for collecting and cleaning of wheelchairs, trolleys and blood hampers.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms B Kluyts Tel No: (021) 938-5961

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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