The Department of Health is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Two (2) Porter vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2025
Porter vacancies at the Department of Health
- PORTER (X2 POSTS)
- Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- SALARY : R138 486 per annum
- CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. ABET (be able to read and write).
- Experience: Appropriate porter experience within a hospital environment.
- Inherent requirements of the job: 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.
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/ corps 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, Click here to apply
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for the post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Director: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from the date of the advert. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ written and oral assessment.
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