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PRINCIPAL PORTER

Department of Health and Wellness · Karl Bremer Hospital

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
PSC 32/362
Salary band
R 170 226
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Karl Bremer Hospital Salary: R170 226 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / Grade 9 / STD7. Experience: Appropriate supervisory experience of staff and mortuary administration. Inherent requirements of the job: A Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work night shifts, public holidays, weekends, overtime and be on standby. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Word). Knowledge of applicable death administration legislations and relevant policies. Knowledge of infection prevention and control. Duties: Responsible for overall supervision and management of Porters. Management of mortuary equipment, assets and consumables. Ensure effective and efficient mortuary administration and handling of bodies. To provide an effective and efficient support to Support Services Managers. Enquiries: Mr C Rhodes Te l N o: (021) 918 1230 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. Closing Date: 2026-09-18T17:00:00+02:00

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / Grade 9 / STD7
  • Experience: Appropriate supervisory experience of staff and mortuary administration
  • Inherent requirements of the job: A Valid driver’s licence
  • Willingness to work night shifts, public holidays, weekends, overtime and be on standby
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Word)
  • Knowledge of applicable death administration legislations and relevant policies
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall supervision and management of Porters
  • Management of mortuary equipment, assets and consumables
  • Ensure effective and efficient mortuary administration and handling of bodies
  • To provide an effective and efficient support to Support Services Managers