Department of Health Hiring 3 Porters at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital – Apply Before 23 March 2026
The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for three (3) Porter positions within the Support Services Directorate at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level job seekers looking to work in the public healthcare sector.
If you have Grade 10 or ABET Level 4 and are passionate about supporting patient care services, this could be your chance to secure permanent government employment with benefits.
Job Details (Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital)
- Position: Porter
- Reference Number: REFS/035696
- Directorate: Support Services
- Number of Posts: 3
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
- Location: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 23 March 2026
- Enquiries: Ms G Simba – (011) 489 0074
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 10 / Standard 8 or ABET Level 4 qualification
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Understanding of Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and after hours
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Transporting patients via stretcher or wheelchair between wards and departments
- Moving deceased persons to the mortuary
- Releasing bodies after hours and on weekends to funeral homes when required
- Cleaning and washing stretchers and wheelchairs
- Collecting and distributing stretchers and wheelchairs throughout the hospital
This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth hospital operations and quality patient care.
Important Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted strictly online in PDF format only. No hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted.
Required Documents
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- A recently updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
According to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022:
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications or other supporting documents at the time of application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies before or during the interview process.
CV Requirements
Your CV must clearly indicate:
- Work experience in chronological order
- Position held
- Institution name
- Start and end dates (DD/MM/YYYY format)
The information provided in your CV must match the details on your Z83 form.
Additional Selection Criteria
Shortlisted candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC), including:
- Reference checks (at least three contactable referees, including your immediate supervisor)
- Identity verification
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- Credit and financial stability checks
- Employment history verification
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate (only if shortlisted).
The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity. The following groups are encouraged to apply:
- People with disabilities
- African males and females
- Coloured males and females
- Indian males and females
- White males and females
Important Notes
- If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The department reserves the right not to fill the position.
- Practical tests or exercises may be conducted during the recruitment process for suitability assessment.
Why Apply for a Porter Job at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital?
Working at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital offers:
- Stable government employment
- Competitive annual salary
- Public service benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to essential healthcare services
If you meet the requirements and are ready to work in a hospital environment, submit your online application before 23 March 2026 to avoid missing out.
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