The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for Porter Vacancies (X13 Posts) at Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital. This opportunity offers a stable entry into the healthcare sector, providing support within the Patients Affairs Department.
Reference Number: refs/023803
Location: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital
Directorate: Patients Affairs Department
Number of Posts: 13
Package: R138 486.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Enquiries: Ms TM Mpolokeng – Tel: (012) 318 6846
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Minimum of Grade 10 or ABET Level 4 certificate and above. Applicants must submit an original certified school report/transcript not older than six months.
- Experience: At least 12 months of proven porter experience in a health environment will be advantageous.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to work in a team and handle pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, and willingness to work shifts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring efficient patient movement and support services across the hospital. Key tasks include:
- Accompanying patients using wheelchairs and trolleys within the hospital.
- Assisting with the offloading of emergency patients from ambulances and private vehicles to casualty and wards.
- Collecting, cleaning, and maintaining stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Removing deceased persons from wards to the mortuary.
- Recording patient details in the ambulance book.
- Ensuring mortuary slips are accurately completed by the wards.
- Reporting broken equipment to the Principal Porter.
This role is vital in maintaining patient care and ensuring the smooth running of hospital operations.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal:
APPLY FOR THE GAUTENG HEALTH PORTER VACANCIES (X13 POSTS) HERE
No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted. For technical issues related to applications, applicants may email queries to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.
Required Documents:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available Here)
- A recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Shortlisted candidates will later be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents (not older than 6 months).
Important:
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and if you do not hear back within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.
- All recommended candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal, credit, citizenship, qualifications, and employment verification).
Employment Equity Commitment
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to promoting representivity in public service. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about serving patients and contributing to quality healthcare service delivery.
Our Conclusion:
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this role, make sure your application is submitted online before the closing date listed on the official recruitment portal.
CLOSING DATE: 24 OCTOBER 2025
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