Security/Driver/Porter

Medi Clinic; Plum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated transport and security officer to ensure the safe movement of patients and equipment within a healthcare environment. This role involves providing essential transportation services, assisting during emergencies, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a valid driving permit, and experience in security or client services. Join a team that values safety and efficiency, contributing to a vital healthcare service that impacts lives positively.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Grade 10 with 5 years extensive experience in security.
• Experience in client services and driving with a Code 08 license.

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients safely to pre-determined locations.
• Control access to entrances and direct clients.

Skills

Emergency Evacuation plans

English Proficiency

Health and Safety regulations

Kinetic handling principles

Knowledge of road safety regulations

Knowledge of cold chain maintenance

Knowledge of fire safety procedures

Knowledge of blood bank regulations

Knowledge of stock control principles

Medico Legal Risk

Microsoft Office

Patient Rights Charter

PDP driving permit

Route geographical awareness

Security legislation and procedures

Two-way radios

Education

Grade 12

Grade 10 with 5 years experience

Matric / Advanced Driving Skills Course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Two-way radios

Job description

Mediclinic Constantiaberg| Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 13/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe
Reference number: 60228
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To transport and escort patients, equipment, files and related items between different departments of a hospital care; to provide transportation and delivery services; to fulfil security responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Transport and escort patients safely to pre-determined location
• Provide Hospital Transportation Service
• Provide Collections and Deliveries Services
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations
• Control access to entrances and direct clients to correct locations
• Perform patrols and inspections

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Grade 12; or Grade 10 with 5 years extensive experience in the security / client service environment

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Matric / Advanced Driving Skills Course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Experience in client services / dealing with the public
• 5 years’ experience driving Code 08
• Security Services Experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare experience (e.g. care work)
• Driving passengers using PDP licence

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Emergency Evacuation plans
• English Proficiency (Read, speak and write)
• Health and Safety regulations
• Kinetic handling principles
• Knowledge of all road safety regulations
• Knowledge of cold chain maintenance
• Knowledge of fire safety procedures
• Knowledge of relevant blood bank regulations
• Knowledge of stock control principles and procedures
• Medico Legal Risk (e.g. infection control and patient safety)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Intranet)
• Patient Rights Charter
• PDP driving permit (transporting people)
• Route geographical awareness and reading maps / GPS
• Security related legislation and procedures (e.g. PSIRA)
• Two-way radios

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile