This government job opportunity falls under the Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services and offers a salary of R144 024 per annum. Candidates should have basic numeracy and literacy skills, together with appropriate experience working in a warehouse environment. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 28 September 2026.
Position: General Worker: Stores (Warehouse)
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Centre: Worcester Regional Hospital
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Application Method: Online application
Applicants must have:
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
- Appropriate experience in a warehouse environment.
- Good physical health.
- The ability to perform physically demanding duties.
- The ability to operate heavy-duty warehouse equipment.
- The ability to work with cleaning materials.
- The ability to perform high-dusting duties.
- The physical ability to lift heavy equipment, stock and supplies.
Successful applicants should have:
- Basic numerical skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of warehouse stock handling procedures.
- The ability to issue stock correctly.
- The ability to handle incoming and outgoing stock and buyouts according to the Accounting Officer System (AOS).
- The ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and correctly.
- A responsible and accountable approach to assigned duties.
Duties will include:
- Receiving, handling and issuing warehouse stock.
- Assisting with incoming and outgoing stock and buyouts.
- Maintaining accurate stock records.
- Ensuring adequate stock is available on warehouse shelves.
- Supporting the movement and distribution of stock to hospital departments.
- Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe.
- Assisting with the delivery and relocation of furniture and equipment.
- Assisting with the disposal of furniture and equipment when required.
- Handling hospital equipment carefully to prevent unnecessary damage.
How to Apply
Applications for the General Worker: Stores (Warehouse) vacancy must be submitted online through the Department of Health Jobs portal:
Applicants should click “Online Applications” on the portal and follow the instructions provided to complete their application.
