Hospital Porter: 24/7 Patient Transport

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 139 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in South Africa is seeking individuals to provide essential pottering services at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Applicants must have at least Grade 12 and demonstrate basic communication and teamwork skills. The role involves assisting with patient transport, dressing clean stretchers, and maintaining readiness of equipment. Candidates should be prepared for physical labor and to work shifts. This position encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required, no experience necessary.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and working procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour pottering services to the hospital.
• Transport patients and stretchers as per management instructions.
• Ensure emergency stretchers and wheelchairs are ready at all times.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Literacy

Good communication

Sound human relations

Ability to perform routine tasks

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Grade 12

Job description

A government health agency in South Africa is seeking individuals to provide essential pottering services at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Applicants must have at least Grade 12 and demonstrate basic communication and teamwork skills. The role involves assisting with patient transport, dressing clean stretchers, and maintaining readiness of equipment. Candidates should be prepared for physical labor and to work shifts. This position encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.