Department of Health Porter Level 2 Vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Porter Level 2 vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital. This is a support services position for candidates who are physically fit, reliable, and willing to work in a busy hospital environment.
The post offers an annual salary package of R144 024 per annum, plus benefits. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply online before the closing date.
Porter Level 2 Vacancy Details
Employer: Department of Health
Post: Porter Level 2
Reference Number: REFS/049974
Directorate: Support Services
Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package: R144 024 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Edenvale Regional Hospital
Closing Date: 19 June 2026
Enquiries: Mr A. Mashalane – 011 321 6025
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have at least Grade 10 as the minimum educational requirement.
The Department is looking for candidates who are able to read, write, and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Previous experience in a hospital, clinical, or porter environment will be an added advantage.
Candidates must also be willing to work shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Because the role involves assisting patients and moving equipment, applicants must be physically fit and able to perform duties such as lifting patients from beds, benches, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have the following skills and qualities:
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Good telephone etiquette
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Basic understanding of safety and hygiene principles
- Physical strength to cope with the demands of the position
- Ability to work in different departments according to operational needs
- Willingness to follow hospital protocols and supervisor instructions
Preference may be given to EPWP trainees, COVID-19 participants, and administrative interns who served or are still serving the Department, in line with Personnel Circular Letter 4 of 2017.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting patients safely within the hospital. This includes moving patients from registration points to various clinical areas and assisting with patient movement between ambulances, private vehicles, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
The Porter will also be expected to transport deceased patients from wards to the mortuary and ensure that the mortuary register is completed accurately.
Other duties include:
- Assisting with loading and offloading patients
- Cleaning stretchers and wheelchairs after use
- Ensuring patient safety during transportation
- Reporting faulty equipment to the supervisor
- Making sure equipment is stored properly and available when needed
- Assisting with mortuary administrative procedures
- Following correct protocols when dealing with the public and bereaved families
- Performing any other duties allocated by the supervisor
This role requires compassion, discipline, confidentiality, and the ability to work with patients and families in sensitive situations.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal:
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form, together with a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The new Z83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from the DPSA website.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Human Resources and will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents not older than six months on or before the interview date.
For online application assistance, applicants may email:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Important Application Notes
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Proof of SAQA evaluation must be submitted where applicable.
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification. Where applicable, candidates may also be required to complete a skills or knowledge test.
The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The Department of Health is committed to promoting representivity in the Public Service. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Health Porter Level 2 vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital is 19 June 2026. Applicants are advised to submit their applications early to avoid last-minute technical issues on the online portal.
