13 Health Porter Jobs at Gauteng Health Department – Grade 10 Applicants Welcome! Apply Now.
Gauteng Department of Health Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Porter Vacancies.
The closing date for applications is the 24 October 2025.
What is a Porter?
Porters are the unsung heroes of hospitals. They help patients move around safely, load bags, clean equipment and keep the hospital tidy. If you like helping people and working in a busy environment, a porter job could be perfect for you.
Where is the job?
- Hospital: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital
- Department: Patients Affairs
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- How many posts: 13
- Salary: R138 486 per year (plus benefits)
- Contact: Ms TM Mpolokeng – Tel: (012) 318 6846
Are you ready to apply?
You must meet these minimum requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | At least Grade 10 or an ABET Level 4 certificate and above. Bring an original, certified school report that is no older than six months. |
| Experience | A minimum of 12 months working as a porter in a health setting is a big plus. |
| Skills & Knowledge | • Teamwork and the ability to stay calm under pressure. • Knowledge of the Batho Pele principles and patients’ rights. • Good communication, especially on the phone. • Willingness to work different shifts. |
What will you do every day?
- Help patients who need wheelchairs or trolleys.
- Transfer patients from ambulances or private vehicles into the hospital’s wards or casualty.
- Clean and maintain stretchers, wheelchairs and other patient handling gear.
- Move deceased patients from wards to the mortuary.
- Write down patient details in the ambulance book.
- Make sure mortuary slips are ready and accurate.
- Report any broken equipment to the Principal Porter.
How to apply?
- Go online – all applications must be submitted through the Gauteng Provincial Government E‑Recruitment portal.
- Complete the new Z83 application form – you can download it from the portal.
- Prepare your CV – make sure it’s up‑to‑date.
- Check the “Online Apply” link – it opens the specific job page for the porter posts.
- Upload your documents – your application form and CV.
No hand‑delivery, email, or fax is accepted.
If you run into tech issues, email healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za for help.
What happens after you submit?
- First: The portal will confirm receipt of your application.
- Next: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send certified copies of their qualifications (not older than 6 months).
- Finally: Shortlisted people will undergo background checks (criminal, credit, citizenship, qualifications, previous employment).
- If you don’t hear back within three months, your application was not successful.
Important: If you have foreign qualifications, you must also provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.
Employment equity
The Gauteng Department of Health strongly encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.
Why this job matters
Working as a porter gives you a steady start in the health sector, chances to learn hospital operations, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll also gain skills that could lead to higher roles in health care management or allied health services.
Want to expand your career further?
While you’re preparing your application, you may explore additional learning and earning options:
- Learn more about Seta bursaries you can still apply for this year – great for getting training and a paycheck at the same time.
- Discover the Seta PEPKOR lifestyle learnership – an opportunity to improve technical skills while getting paid.
- Fast‑track your career with Seta‑funded courses – courses that lead directly to employment.
- Explore Seta apprenticeships that are now open – practical training that usually results in a job.
These programs can help you gain valuable qualifications while you work as a porter.
Take the next step
If you meet the requirements and feel ready for this rewarding role, go ahead and apply online before the 24 October 2025 deadline. Your future in the health sector could start here, with steady work, good pay, and lots of learning opportunities. Happy applying!
