Company: Department of Health
Location: Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Gauteng
Closing Date: 3 September 2025
Introduction
NETCARE is Hiring x48 Hospital Porters 2025 The Department of Health is offering exciting employment opportunities for 22 Porter positions at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated and service-driven individuals who are passionate about assisting patients and ensuring smooth hospital operations. Porters play a vital role in the healthcare system by ensuring the safe and efficient movement of patients, corpses, and essential documents across hospital departments.
These positions offer stable employment with government benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for job seekers in Gauteng who are motivated, caring, and willing to work shifts.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Porter vacancies:
- Minimum of Grade 10 or ABET Level 04 and above, or an equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of portering services
- Experience working in a mortuary will be an added advantage
- Ability to communicate in more than one official language
- Strong passion for working with patients and the public
- Knowledge of customer care practices
- Self-driven and motivated to work as part of a team
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Role Responsibility
The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring smooth patient and mortuary services within the hospital. Duties include:
- Escorting and accompanying patients from reception to wards, sections, or vehicles
- Loading and offloading patients safely and with care
- Assisting nursing staff in transferring patients between beds and trolleys
- Displaying a respectful, friendly, and professional attitude toward patients, relatives, colleagues, and supervisors
- Transporting corpses to the mortuary, completing the mortuary register, and managing relevant files
- Recording daily work activities in the Porter’s control sheet
- Carrying out additional tasks as allocated by the supervisor
Skills and Attributes
Ideal candidates for this position should possess the following skills and personal qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physical fitness to handle patient transfers and movement
- Respectful, caring, and empathetic demeanor
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Willingness to adapt to different shifts and workloads
- Good problem-solving ability when dealing with patient movement and hospital logistics
Company Culture and Values
The Department of Health values professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to patient care. At Steve Biko Academic Hospital, employees are encouraged to demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect in their daily interactions. The hospital strives to promote representivity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities.
Benefits and Opportunities
Working as a Porter at Steve Biko Academic Hospital offers:
- A competitive annual package of R125,373 plus benefits
- Employment security within the public sector
- Opportunities for growth and skills development
- Exposure to a professional healthcare environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the official E-Recruitment system. Applicants are required to submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their documents are up to date and meet the application requirements.
The Department of Health is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity. People living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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