Department of Health Porter Vacancies (X3) – Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for 3 Porter positions at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting patient care and providing quality service in a hospital environment.
Position Details
- Employer: Department of Health
- Position: Porter
- Reference Number: refs/056044
- Location: Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, Gauteng
- Number of Posts: 3
- Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, plus benefits
- Closing Date: 11 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10, ABET Level 4, or an equivalent qualification.
- Ability to read and write.
- 0–2 years’ experience as a Porter in a healthcare facility (advantageous).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to work shifts and under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Transporting patients between registration points and hospital departments.
- Transporting deceased patients from wards to the mortuary.
- Assisting with transferring patients from ambulances and private vehicles to stretchers or wheelchairs.
- Cleaning and sanitising stretchers and wheelchairs after every use.
- Completing ambulance documentation and updating porter registers.
- Recording accurate patient details received from ambulance services.
- Ensuring wheelchairs and patient trolleys are always available and ready for use.
- Remaining on standby to assist other hospital departments when required.
- Treating all patients with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
- Ensuring clean linen is available daily and sorting soiled linen accordingly.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment Portal.
Applicants must upload:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- An updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Please note:
- No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Successful candidates will undergo background verification, qualification verification, criminal record checks, and other suitability assessments where applicable.
- Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Mr. Baloyi
Telephone: 011 923 2093
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 11 August 2026
If you meet the minimum requirements and are committed to providing quality patient support services in a hospital environment, submit your application before the closing date.
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