The Department of Health is hiring General Worker/Labourer X54 Posts
The Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions.
POSITION: General Worker/ Labourer [LEVEL 2] = 54 Posts
Commencing salary notch: R131 265.00 p.a.
DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO——-53——OF 2024
CENTRES: Kgapane Hospital [1], Nkhensani Hospital [1], Sekororo Hospital [1], Elim Hospital [2], Marble Hall Clinic [1], Botlokwa Hospital [2], Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [2], Helene Franz Hospital [3], Jane Furse Hospital [2], Donald Frazer Hospital [4], Pietersburg Hospital [7], Mokopane Hospital [2], St Ritas Hospital [3], Philadelphia Hospital [1], Groblersdal Clinic [1], Ratshaatsha Health Centre [2], Van Velden Gateway Clinic [1], Blouberg Health Centre [1], Letaba Hospital [2], Van Velden Hospital [1], Sekororo Hospital [1] Moime Clinic [1], ], Siloam Hospital [1] ,Maphutha L Malatjie Hospital
[1], Duiwelskloof Health Centre [1], Maseven Clinic [1], Tshilidzini Hospital [2], Sovenga Nursing Campus [1] Groblersdal Hospital [1], Mankweng Hospital [4]
REQUIREMENTS: A) Qualifications and Competencies
A Grade 12 Certificate or appropriate recognizable qualification at NQF Level
Exposure to the hospital environment and patient care will be an added advantage.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies.
Ability to work with heavy duty Laundry/cleaning equipment.
Willing to work with human excreta, fluids including blood.
Willingness to work with and ability to lift corpses of varying weights.
Ability to operate machinery (lawnmowers and weed eaters).
Ability to be on your feet for a period of up to 12 hours per day.
Must be able to work shifts (including night duty, weekends, and public holidays).
Willingness to work extra hours on short notice.
(B) Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 [OHS].
Good Communication and customer care skills.
Waste Management.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Perform any of the following duties and/or any other general duties as allocated and directed from time to time per operational needs of the facility:
A) GENERAL
Load and offload.
Assist Artisans and Tradesmen Aids.
Keep tools safe and clean.
Maintain the grounds of the facility
B) PORTER
Transport patients using stretcher or wheelchair to / from wards or departments or any other area of the health facility.
Carry patients.
Take corpses to the mortuary.
Clean / wash stretchers and wheelchairs.
Minor maintenance of stretchers and wheelchairs.
C) LAUNDRY AID
Accurate recording of all incoming and outgoing linen on a daily basis to hospital, clinics and EMS services.
Correct handling, receiving and dispatch of soiled and clean linen to the wards and clinics according to internal protocol and infection control measures.
Cleaning of laundry and laundry equipment on daily basis.
Follow and adhere to Health and Safety Regulations.
E) CLEANER
Perform cleaning services in offices, passages, ablution facilities etc.
Emptying dustbins & picking up waste.
Perform any other cleaning duties.
Keep and maintain cleaning equipment and materials safe
CLOSING DATE: 07 January 2025
Applications should include a fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV].
The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers.
If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a
Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate ‘not applicable’ or leave blank to the question.
If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”.
Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.
Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)” or “see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application for employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein.
The questions related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must be answered.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply using the links provided for each post/centre
