General Worker: Stores

Overview

Stores general worker needed at Paarl Hospital to deliver stock, assist with receiving and packing, and maintain equipment safekeeping.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores/warehouse environment.
• 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.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties

• 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.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms R Van Renen, email: Rolene.VanRenen@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 28/215: Assistant Director: Expenditure Analysis and Management Reporting, Salary R487 197 per annum, Centre: Head Office (Cape Town) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 28 dated 07 August 2026 with Ref No: 28/215. Kindly note that the post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS