Department of Health: Porters Vacancies (X2 Posts)

Reference Number: REFS/034960
Directorate: Patient Affairs
Number of Posts: 2
Salary Package: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
Enquiries:

• Ms N. Serobatse: (011) 411-3563
• Ms M. Mabiletse: (011) 411-3677

Requirements:

• Grade 10 / ABET Level 4 / vocational studies or an equivalent qualification.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must be able to communicate in more than one official language.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and relevant legislative prescripts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport patients safely from one point to another within the hospital.
• Assist with off-loading patients from private vehicles and ambulances.
• Ensure the availability of clean wheelchairs and stretchers for patient use.
• Provide assistance in the mortuary during weekends, after hours, and public holidays.
• Record mortuary temperatures during weekends and public holidays.
• Push patients using stretchers or wheelchairs when required.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Important Notes:

• Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal:
  http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
  No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
• For assistance with online applications, applicants may email: healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
• Where a Driver’s Licence is required, exceptions may be granted to applicants with disabilities.
• Applications must include:
• A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents).
• A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Applications submitted without a completed Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR and required to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than six months) on or before the interview date.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure these are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and submit the evaluation certificate.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Successful candidates will be subject to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification.
• Candidates may be required to undergo a skills or knowledge assessment where applicable.
• The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5 of 1993.
• The Department is committed to promoting representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability within the Public Service.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill this post.
• Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employer: Department of Health
Location: Leratong Hospital
Closing Date: 16 January 2026