Porters in the public Hospital

Porter Vacancy Details

Position: Porter
Number of Posts: 27
Reference: ECHEALTH/POR/AMA/ES/10/08/2026
Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per annum (Level 02)
Qualification: Grade 10 / NQF Level 3 or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Sector: Public Healthcare / Hospital Support Services

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• NQF Level 3 / Grade 10 certificate or equivalent
• No previous work experience is required
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good written communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts
• Ability to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of customer care

This makes the Porter position particularly suitable for entry-level job seekers wanting to gain experience within a hospital environment.

What Does a Hospital Porter Do?

Porters provide important support to patients, nurses, doctors and other healthcare employees.

Successful candidates will be expected to assist with the safe movement of patients and hospital equipment between different areas of the healthcare facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful applicants may be responsible for:

• Wheeling patients to and from hospital wards
• Transporting patients to operating theatres and other service areas
• Assisting patients moving between hospital transport and wards
• Collecting and delivering specimens
• Delivering equipment, stores and documents to different departments
• Assisting patients from ambulances and private vehicles onto stretchers
• Cleaning stretchers and wheelchairs after use
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment
• Maintaining and safely storing equipment

Mortuary Duties

Applicants should be aware that this position may also involve mortuary duties.

These can include:

• Receiving deceased persons
• Recording the date and time received and released
• Storing deceased persons in the cool room
• Maintaining accurate identification and records
• Releasing deceased persons to their next of kin according to procedures
• Loading and offloading deceased persons
• Cleaning and maintaining mortuary equipment

Applicants should therefore be comfortable performing all duties associated with the position before applying.

Is Experience Required?

No.

According to the vacancy information, applicants with Grade 10/NQF Level 3 or an equivalent qualification can apply without previous work experience.

However, candidates should have good communication skills and be willing to work shifts and under pressure.

How to Apply for Porter X27 Posts

Applicants should carefully follow the application instructions for the advertised Porter vacancies on DPSA CIRCULAR 31 and make sure they use the correct reference number:

ECHEALTH/POR/AMA/ES/10/08/2026

Make sure you read the complete application instructions before submitting your documents.

Prepare Your Application

Government vacancies commonly require applicants to prepare a detailed CV and the prescribed application documentation. Applicants should use the requirements stated in the official advert and ensure the correct reference number appears wherever required.

Do not submit false qualifications or employment information.

Salary

Successful candidates will receive:

R144,024 – R169,656 per annum (Level 02)

This works out to a basic equivalent of approximately R12,002 – R14,138 per month before deductions, although actual monthly remuneration and benefits will depend on the applicable public-service conditions.

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the original advertised Porter position:

Ms S. Njokweni
Telephone: (043) 709 2487 / 2532

Why This Opportunity Is Worth Sharing

For many unemployed South Africans, government vacancies requiring Grade 12 can be difficult to access. This Porter opportunity is attractive because it specifies:

✅ Grade 10 / NQF Level 3
✅ No experience required
✅ Entry-level hospital work
✅ R144,024 – R169,656 per annum
✅ 27 posts

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