The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is currently seeking candidates for various positions. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team! Take the first step towards a rewarding career by submitting your application now.
Positions:
- Principal Porter
- Household Aid
- Porter
- Food Service Aid
- General Worker Stores
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
NOTE: It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
PRINCIPAL PORTER
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: R163 680 per annum
CENTRE: Karl Bremer Hospital
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 (Code B/EB) 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.
ENQUIRIES: Mr A Basson Tel No: (021) 918-1335
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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 advert. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ written and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2025
HOUSEHOLD AID
Garden Route District
SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Harry Comay Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a household/cleaning environment in a health facility.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work weekends, overtime, public holidays and night duty.
- The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.
- Willingness to rotate in wards according to the needs of the service.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
- Basic knowledge of cleaning of equipment.
- Support to housekeeping supervisor and adhere to policies and cleaning practices.
- Knowledge of stock, assets, linen and equipment control.
DUTIES:
- Deliver an effective cleaning service such as dusting, washing, scrubbing, polishing, washing and refuse removal.
- Adhere to safety measures and ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and Infection Prevention
Control measures. - Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care and control of linen and serving of meals to patients.
ENQUIRIES: Ms W Jass Tel No: (044) 814 -1159
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Garden Route District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2025
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 via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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.
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2025
FOOD SERVICE AID
Chief Directorate Rural Health Services
SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Must be healthy and strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
- Dress according to departmental specifications and adhere to Hospital Policy -Interpret recipes, use a scale and do basic sums.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of production for normal and therapeutic diets in an industrial food service unit.
- Ability to correctly interpret standardized recipes and production planning.
- Knowledge of hygiene, occupational health, HACCP and safety principles.
- Ability to safely and correctly handle industrial equipment.
- Must be able to work independently and under pressure.
DUTIES:
- Pre-preparation and production of all normal and therapeutic diets.
- Weigh, dishing up and distribution of patient food and beverages.
- Assist in receipt and storage of all provisions and stock in the food service unit.
- Follow correct hygiene and safety procedures within food service unit.
- Follow and adhere to elementary control measures and standard operational procedures.
- Cleaning of all work areas, storage areas, utensils and equipment.
- Assist with informal in-service training of new employees.
ENQUIRIES: Ms D. Koen Tel No: (021) 860-2546
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE: It will be expected from candidates to complete a practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2025
GENERAL WORKER STORES
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Alexandra Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
Experience:
- Experience in a stores’ environment.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
DUTIES:
- Deliver stock to wards, departments, theatres, clinics and administration building.
- Ensure issue vouchers are returned to relevant clerk to capture and file.
- Assist clerk with receiving, packing, unpacking, storage and issuing of stock according to standards.
- Assist clerk to capture receipts and issues on the LOGIS system as and when needed.
- Safe keeping of equipment and stock (consumables and inventory) in the stores.
- Assist to ensure effective Stock Control procedures are maintained and enforced.
- Assist clerk with stock take and general duties.
- Keep the store neat, tidy and clean to comply with safety regulations.
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Marola Tel No: (021) 503-5069
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2025