The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness has an opportunity for a General Worker Stores (Warehouse) at Worcester Regional Hospital in the Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services. The successful candidate will provide warehouse and stock support, including receiving, handling and issuing stock, maintaining stock records and ensuring adequate shelf-stock levels. The role also involves maintaining a clean and organised warehouse, supporting stock movement and distribution, and assisting with the safe delivery, relocation and disposal of hospital furniture and equipment.
Location: Worcester Regional Hospital, Western Cape
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference Number: RHS122/2026
Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per annum
Benefits: 13th cheque, employer pension contribution, housing and medical aid allowance
Closing Date: 28 September 2026 at 17:00
Minimum Requirements
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
- Appropriate experience in a warehouse environment.
- Good physical health.
- Ability to perform physical tasks.
- Ability to operate heavy-duty warehouse equipment.
- Ability to work with cleaning materials.
- Ability to perform high-dusting.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and supplies.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse and Stock Support
- Receive, handle and issue stock.
- Maintain accurate stock records.
- Ensure adequate shelf-stock levels.
- Support efficient movement and distribution of stock to hospital departments.
- Issue incoming and outgoing stock/buyouts according to the AOS (Accounting Officer System).
- Safely and correctly operate warehouse equipment.
Furniture and Equipment
- Assist with the delivery of furniture and equipment within the hospital.
- Assist with relocating furniture and equipment.
- Support the disposal of furniture and equipment.
- Handle furniture and equipment safely to prevent damage.
Warehouse Environment
- Maintain a clean and organised warehouse environment.
- Work with cleaning materials where required.
- Perform high-dusting and other physical tasks.
- Support the efficient functioning of the warehouse.
Professional Conduct
- Comply with attendance and leave requirements.
- Observe working hours and departmental policies.
- Follow the relevant Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate accountability when performing assigned duties.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Maintain positive working relationships.
Skills and Competencies
- Basic numerical skills.
- Basic literacy.
- Knowledge of issuing stock.
- Ability to work according to the AOS.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Inherent Requirements of the Job
The position requires candidates to be physically capable of performing warehouse duties, including:
- Operating heavy-duty warehouse equipment.
- Handling cleaning materials.
- High-dusting.
- Lifting heavy equipment and supplies.
- Performing other physical warehouse tasks.
Employment Equity
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and applicants are requested to indicate this where applicable.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates must meet the advertised appointment requirements by the closing date and time. Applicants may be required to undergo a competency test.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to further checks, which may include:
- Security clearance.
- Qualification verification.
- Criminal record checks.
- Previous employment verification.
- Other suitability checks.
Shortlisted candidates will also undertake two pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise to assess suitability against the technical and generic requirements of the position, as well as an integrity assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness recruitment platform. Ensure that you meet all the advertised requirements before submitting your application.
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