About Gauteng Department of Health

The Gauteng Department of Health is the provincial government entity responsible for the provision of healthcare services in Gauteng, South Africa. The mission of the Gauteng Department of Health is to provide excellent, integrated health services in partnership with stakeholders and contribute towards the reduction of poverty, vulnerability and the burden of disease in all communities in Gauteng.

Application Overviews

• Reference Number : REFS/035183
• Directorate : Support Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 138 486.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. S Rumo Tel- 011 812 8322

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10/ equivalent. Must be prepared to work shifts. Good communication skills.
• Good customer care. Must be able to work under pressure and with difficult patients.
• Problem solving skills. Must not be afraid to handle corpses. Must be prepared to rotate within the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport or convey Patients from Casualty to different departments. Assist X-Ray, theatre, Maternity and other departments. Loading and offloading of patients from ambulances and private cars.
• Check and replace oxygen cylinders. Collect and clean wheelchairs and stretchers. Collect corpses from wards to mortuary. Do all Porters responsibilities as delegated by the Supervisor.