Porter

LIFE Healthcare Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Healthcare Group is seeking a Porter for Life Beacon Bay Hospital. The position involves ensuring patient safety during transportation, delivering messages, and assisting visitors, all while providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification and a valid driver's license, along with the ability to interact compassionately with patients and maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a driver's license and valid PDP.
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Reliable and trustworthy with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safe transportation of patients between hospital departments.
• Delivery of internal correspondence and guiding patients.
• Maintaining a clean and welcoming reception area.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Porter, based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital, reporting to Brigitt Raffie, Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will be part of a professional team committed to maintaining high standards of patient care.

Function

Patient services

Facility

Life Beacon Bay Hospital

Position

Porter

Introduction

This role involves safe transportation of patients, delivering correspondence, and assisting visitors within the hospital environment.

Critical Outputs

• Provide friendly customer service
• Transport patients safely between hospital departments
• Distribute internal memos and correspondence
• Guide patients and visitors to relevant departments
• Maintain a clean and welcoming reception area
• Assist with patient pre-admission packs
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Reception Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification
• Driver’s license and valid PDP
• Team player with a customer-oriented approach
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Attention to detail with figures
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Ability to engage with diversity
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Orientation towards excellence
• Ethical behavior
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leadership qualities (for managers)
• Motivating and developing team members (for managers)

Application deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates are also welcome.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.