Posted on: 21 December 2025
By: Admin
Job Information
- Employer: Department of Health, Gauteng Provincial Government
- Position: Porter
- Reference Number: Refs/024315
- Directorate: Logistics Department
- Number of Vacancies: 11
- Salary: R138,486.00 per annum (plus benefits)
- Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
- Enquiries:
- Mr E. Sithole: (011) 488 4116
- Ms L. Maseko: (011) 488 3711
- Closing Date: 24 December 2025
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate. No previous formal work experience is required, making this an ideal entry-level opportunity within the public healthcare sector. Candidates should have basic knowledge of portering procedures, relevant equipment, and the hospital environment.
Essential competencies include basic numeracy and literacy, good communication skills, sound human relations, and the ability to perform routine tasks efficiently and reliably. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with patients, staff, and other stakeholders are important.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure, function well within a team, and be willing to work shifts on a rotational basis, including providing a 24-hour service. The role is physically demanding and requires sustained physical effort. Compliance with legal requirements, including the consistent use of protective clothing, is compulsory.
An ABET Level 4 certificate, 0–2 years of relevant experience, and exposure to customer relations will be considered advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will provide continuous 24-hour portering services to support the hospital’s clinical operations. Key responsibilities include transporting patients safely between departments using stretchers and wheelchairs.
Porters will also assist with the transportation of deceased persons to the mortuary when required and as directed by management. Additional duties include ensuring emergency stretchers and wheelchairs are clean, prepared, and readily available, including dressing stretchers with clean linen.
Candidates will assist with loading and offloading patients from ambulances and private vehicles. All duties must be carried out under the supervision of the designated supervisor, with teamwork being essential in the fast-paced hospital environment.
Application Notes
Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal:
Hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. For technical support,
Applications must include:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department
- A recently updated, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications submitted without the new Z83 form and a detailed CV will be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than six months) prior to the interview. Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure these are evaluated by SAQA and include the evaluation certificate.
Additional Information
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All suitable candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification. Skills or knowledge assessments may be conducted where applicable. The recommended candidate may also be required to undergo Medical Surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).
The Department of Health is committed to promoting representivity in the Public Service. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department reserves the right not to fill these posts.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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