Principal Porter

Overview

Supervise porters and manage mortuary administration at Karl Bremer Hospital, requiring Grade 9 and supervisory experience.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / Grade 9 / STD7.
• Experience: Appropriate supervisory experience of staff and mortuary administration.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work night shifts, public holidays, weekends, overtime and be on standby.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of applicable death administration legislations and relevant policies.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.

Duties

• Responsible for overall supervision and management of Porters.
• Management of mortuary equipment, assets and consumables.
• Ensure effective and efficient mortuary administration and handling of bodies.
• To provide an effective and efficient support to Support Services Managers.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr C Rhodes Tel No: (021) 918 1230

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. 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 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS