This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PORTER

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Westen Cape Rehabilitation Centre
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

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 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.

Where to send your application

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

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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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