GENERAL WORKER STORES: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

This position is for a General Worker in the Stores section of Supply Chain Management, based at Lentegeur Hospital under the Metro Health Services directorate. The role is essential to the smooth operation of the hospital’s internal logistics, ensuring that stock and supplies are properly received, stored, managed and delivered to the various departments and end-users across the facility. As part of the broader supply chain team, the incumbent will work closely with the Warehouse Clerk and other store personnel to maintain accurate stock levels and support the daily functioning of the hospital’s stores environment.

Candidates interested in this vacancy should have basic numeracy and literacy skills, which are essential for reading and completing documentation, counting stock and handling queries. In addition, appropriate experience in a warehouse environment is required, as the role involves a range of hands-on stores duties that demand familiarity with stock handling procedures. A valid driver’s licence (Code B or EB) is an inherent requirement of the job, as the successful candidate will be required to drive around the hospital estate to deliver goods to various points. Good communication skills are also necessary, since the role includes answering the telephone and responding to queries from staff and other stakeholders. The position also requires the incumbent to be physically and mentally fit, and fully able to handle stock, which may involve lifting, moving and organising items in the stores.

The main duties of this post are varied and practical. The General Worker will be responsible for answering telephone calls and handling queries, managing Issue Vouchers, and receiving and issuing goods as they arrive or are requested. A significant part of the work involves driving around the estate to deliver goods to end-users, ensuring that the right items reach the right people in a timely manner. The role also includes cleaning the various stores and non-store areas within the main stores, assisting in other stores when needed, and rotating store stock according to the first-in, first-out principle to prevent wastage and ensure freshness or usability. Additionally, the incumbent will assist the Warehouse Clerk with the handling of stock, supporting the overall efficiency of the stores operation.

This is a full-time government position within the Western Cape Department of Health, and applicants are reminded that no payment of any kind is required when applying for the post. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the public health sector’s supply chain operations, and it is suitable for individuals who are reliable, physically capable and comfortable working in a warehouse or stores setting. The position is based at Lentegeur Hospital, and the contact person for enquiries is Mr. M Mdodeni, who can be reached at the telephone number provided in the full advertisement.