General Worker: Stores (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
RHS95/2026

Location:
Paarl Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Servics

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

14 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

ENQUIRIES

Ms R Van Renen - [email protected]

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Deliver stock to wards, theatres, administration building and any other department. Ensure issue vouchers are returned to relevant clerk to capture and file. Assist clerk with checking, receiving, packing, unpacking, storage and issuing of stock according to standards. Safe keeping of equipment and stock (consumables and inventory) in the stores. Assist to ensure effective Stock Control procedures are maintained and enforced. Assist clerk with stock take and general duties. Keep the store neat, tidy and clean in order to comply with safety regulations. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes. Do filing and general assisting in other departments. Work after hours and weekends when required.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a stores/warehouse environment.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.