Theatre Porter - Isipingo

Joint-Medical-Holdings; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Theatre Porter to assist with patient movement to and from theatre, provide courteous and safe transport, and support nurses during transfers. The role requires shift work, weekend/public holiday commitment, and strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will work across departments to maintain a safe hospital environment and deliver high-quality service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a grade 12 qualification.
• Incumbent must be able to work under pressure within a team environment, be people oriented and accept job ownership.
• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays.
• Be prepared to do shiftwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to and from Theatre.
• Carry out duties with politeness and respect.
• Perform other relevant tasks as requested by Superior.
• Deal with queries from customers, staff and patients in a courteous, effective and efficient manner.
• Collect/transport X-rays, reports and medical records as required.
• Assist ward nurses with transfer of inpatients from wards to diagnosis departments when required.
• Assist Concierge with patient luggage and wheelchairs as required.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure a safe environment for goods and equipment within the hospital.
• Ensure patients are transported around hospital and to/from doctors' rooms safely and with high quality service.

Skills

Excellent observation skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent telephonic skills

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Job description

• VACANCY: JOINT MEDICAL HOLDINGS

DIVISION:ISIPINGO HOSPITAL

JOB TITLE:PORTER - THEATRE

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of the organisation. Promote the health, welfare and safety of all patients in the organisation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To assist patients to and from Theatre.
• To carry out these duties with politeness and respect.
• To perform other relevant tasks if so, requested by your Superior.
• Deal with customer/ staff/patient queries in a courteous, effective and efficient manner
• Collection / transportation of X-rays, reports, medical records as required.
• Assisting ward nurses with transfer of inpatient from wards to diagnosis departments when required.
• Assist Concierge at times with patient's luggage and wheelchair as required
• Working closely with all departments, ensuring the safe environment of goods and equipment through hospital.
• Ensures that patients are transported around hospital and in/from doctors rooms' safety professionally offering high quality service delivery.
• To carry out these duties with politeness and respect.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Must have a grade 12 qualification
• Incumbent must be able to work under pressure within a team environment, be people oriented and accept job ownership
• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Be prepared to do shiftwork

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Excellent observation skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent telephonic skills

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications is 23 October 2026

Yours faithfully

Jenny Bux Group HR Manager