GENERAL WORKER: STORES
Department of Health and Wellness · Cape Medical Depot
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/308
- Salary band
- R 144 024
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Cape Medical Depot Salary: R144 024 per annum 204 Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores / warehouse environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes. Incumbent must be able to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits. Willingness to undergo training to operate a Hyster/forklift. Willingness to work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Duties: Effective and efficient receiving of stock orders from the bulk store into Dispatch. Move goods to and from different sections via a pallet jack using a goods lift or forklift/ hyster. Pack stock in boxes according to standards. Adherence to warehouse housekeeping standards. Enquiries: Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00
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This guide is built from the visible vacancy details to help you prepare. It does not replace the employer’s instructions.
1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 9 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.
3. Tailor your evidence
Use the 4 listed responsibilities to choose your strongest relevant examples before you apply.
4. Submit and keep a record
Use the email address in the official advert. Write a clear subject line with the role and reference PSC 35/308, then attach only the documents requested.
Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- ✓Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores / warehouse environment
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes
- ✓Incumbent must be able to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits
- ✓Willingness to undergo training to operate a Hyster/forklift
- ✓Willingness to work overtime when required
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- ✓Ability to work independently and in a team
- ✓Good interpersonal and communication skills
Key responsibilities
- •Effective and efficient receiving of stock orders from the bulk store into Dispatch
- •Move goods to and from different sections via a pallet jack using a goods lift or forklift/ hyster
- •Pack stock in boxes according to standards
- •Adherence to warehouse housekeeping standards
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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