Operator (PNEUMATIC Tube Station)

Overview

Operate the pneumatic tube system at Groote Schuur Hospital, dispatching and collecting specimens across wards and laboratories.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training certificate (GETC) /Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Experience: Appropriate operator experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks such as lifting of carriers.
• Render a shift duty.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of the Tube distribution service Ability to effectively communicate Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention Control procedures willingness to work under pressure.

Duties

• Responsible for the operational function of the Pneumatic Tube System, the dispatch and collection of tubes and telephonic queries/requests.
• Responsible for reporting defective specimens and transporting specimens from various wards to various laboratories.
• Responsible for receipt/dispatch of specimens, postal forms, medical reports and other related documents.
• Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment and apply basic Infection prevention control measures as well as collecting and cleaning of equipment Assist with the collection of DHA1663 from wards and perform other miscellaneous duties, e.g. messenger duties and assist undertaker with queries.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms F Zaba Tel No: (021) 404-5037

Notes

No payment of any kind is required. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 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 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS