PRINCIPAL PORTER

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R170 226 per annum
Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / Grade 9 / STD7. Experience: Appropriate supervisory experience of staff and mortuary administration. Inherent requirements of the job: A Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work night shifts, public holidays, weekends, overtime and be on standby. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Word). Knowledge of applicable death administration legislations and relevant policies. Knowledge of infection prevention and control.

Duties

Responsible for overall supervision and management of Porters. Management of mortuary equipment, assets and consumables. Ensure effective and efficient mortuary administration and handling of bodies. To provide an effective and efficient support to Support Services Managers.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Mr C Rhodes Tel No: (021) 918 1230

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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