Public Health jobs in Elgin, Western Cape

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
TBH111/2026

Location:
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 per annum - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

14 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work shifts and ability to report for duty at 6:30 (weekends included). Willingness to handle bodies (corpses). Ability to handle heavy objects. Willingness to work irregular hours as required.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Transport patients and corpses. Transport blood specimens from various wards to various laboratories and vice versa. Assist with loading of patients in and out of ambulances, vehicles, to & from, beds, trolleys, or wheelchairs and vice versa. Responsible for collecting and cleaning of wheelchairs, trolleys and blood hampers.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a healthcare environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good communication skills. Ability to adhere to safety standards, infection control, prevention of cross contamination.

ENQUIRIES

Ms B Kluyts, tel. no. (021) 938-5961

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.