POST 35/206 : PORTER
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R131 265 per annum
CENTRE : Helderberg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic reading, writing and numerical skills.
Experience: Appropriate porter experience in a hospital/health environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts including nightshift,
weekends and on public holidays. Willingness to work overtime when required.
Ability to perform tasks such as lifting patients from/onto beds trolleys and
wheelchairs. Must be of sober habits. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good
interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Willing to
work in a team.
DUTIES : Accompany/assist and transport of patients via beds/trolley/wheelchairs between
treatment areas. Assist with the loading of patients in/out of ambulances/vehicles.
Carry medical and other documentation (patient files, reports, etc.) to wards/
treatment areas. Check, report and replace gas cylinders in wards/treatment areas
and assist with shifting of medical equipment to and from rooms. Responsible for
the maintenance of trolleys and wheelchairs (this includes cleaning and repairs).
Assist with the transportation of corpses from wards and complete mortuary
registers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Williams Tel No: (021) 850-4755
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 similar post within the Chief Directorate:
Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will
be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for
verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend
interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection
process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you
experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical
support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday
from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all
other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as
indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the
closing date as no late applications will be considered.
CLOSING DATE : 11 October 2024