POST 28/296: PORTER
Location: Montagu Hospital – Cape Winelands Health District
Salary: R138 486 per annum

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience: Relevant experience in a public health facility
• Inherent requirements:
  • Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and report for duty at 06:45
  • Willingness to handle corpses
  • Ability to lift and handle heavy objects
• Skills: Good communication abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Escort walking patients and transport seated or non-mobile patients via wheelchair or trolley between wards and treatment areas
• Assist with loading and unloading patients from ambulances or vehicles
• Help transfer patients between beds and trolleys
• Clean the mortuary and transport bodies from wards to the mortuary, recording details in the register
• Guide visitors to various locations and respond to ward/clinic requests
• Deliver medical documents and patient files to wards, treatment areas, and admin offices

Enquiries: Ms E.M. Volschenk – Tel: (023) 626 8565
Applications: Apply online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Note: No payment is required to apply. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical test. Applicants may be considered for similar posts at Montagu Hospital for up to 3 months from the date of this advert.
Closing Date: 22 August 2025

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POST 28/297: FOOD SERVICES AID
Location: Prince Albert Hospital – Central Karoo District
Salary: R138 486 per annum

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience: Relevant experience in preparing patient meals in a hospital setting
• Inherent requirements:
  • Physically strong, able to lift heavy items and stand for long periods
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, overtime, and public holidays
• Skills:
  • Good communication abilities
  • Self-discipline, motivation, and sober habits
  • Willingness to develop skills and undergo training
  • Ability to read, write, and follow recipes
  • Proficiency in using an electronic kitchen scale
  • Knowledge of basic cleaning and equipment maintenance in a food service environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve normal and special diet meals, including pre-preparation, cooking, plating, and distribution
• Receive and store groceries and perishable items
• Maintain a hygienic environment in line with health and safety and infection control standards
• Assist in maintaining kitchen appliances and equipment
• Help with informal in-service training for new unit staff

Enquiries: Ms L. Martins – Tel: (023) 814 2994
Applications: Apply online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Note: No payment is required to apply. Candidates may be required to complete a practical or oral assessment. Applicants may be considered for similar posts within the Central Karoo District for up to 3 months from the date of this advert.
Closing Date: 22 August 2025