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PORTER

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 144 024

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSC 30/269

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Westen Cape Rehabilitation Centre

Salary

R144 024 per annum

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience as a porter in a health environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate within the wards and other departments when necessary. Must be physically fit. Ability to handle and lift heavy objects. Act as a reliever for messenger when required. Prepared to handle corpses (deceased bodies). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of infection 208

Duties

Accompany walking patients and transport sitting/non-walking patients per wheelchair or stretcher between wards and treatment areas. Assist with the transfer of patients to beds/trolleys and vice versa. Safe transporting of patients in and out of vehicles. Respond to requests from wards, pharmacy or other departments regarding medical equipment or documentation. Carry medical and other documentation (patient files, reports, etc.) to wards/treatment and other admin areas. Change or assist in changing oxygen supply during patient transport when required. Deliver specimens to laboratories and ensure a safe and hygienic work environment. Ensure laboratory specimens and blood products are delivered within required timeframes and safety protocols.

Enquiries

Ms L Campbell Tel No: (021) 370-2368

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a computer literacy test.

Closing Date

2026-09-04T17:00:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

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Requirements

·Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills
·Experience: Appropriate experience as a porter in a health environment
·Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate within the wards and other departments when necessary
·Must be physically fit
·Ability to handle and lift heavy objects
·Act as a reliever for messenger when required
·Prepared to handle corpses (deceased bodies)
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills
·Good interpersonal skills
·Knowledge of infection 208

Key Duties

·Accompany walking patients and transport sitting/non-walking patients per wheelchair or stretcher between wards and treatment areas
·Assist with the transfer of patients to beds/trolleys and vice versa
·Safe transporting of patients in and out of vehicles
·Respond to requests from wards, pharmacy or other departments regarding medical equipment or documentation
·Carry medical and other documentation (patient files, reports, etc
·) to wards/treatment and other admin areas
·Change or assist in changing oxygen supply during patient transport when required
·Deliver specimens to laboratories and ensure a safe and hygienic work environment
·Ensure laboratory specimens and blood products are delivered within required timeframes and safety protocols

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit40@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the PORTER position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to Provincial Administration: Western Cape from your Gmail account. The closing date is 4 September 2026.

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What is the salary for the PORTER position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 144 024. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the PORTER application close?+

The closing date for this position is 4 September 2026 - 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.