General Worker Stores (Warehouse) (Permanent position)

This permanent position is for a General Worker Stores (Warehouse) based at Worcester Regional Hospital, within the Chief Directorate of Rural Health Services. The role is central to the smooth functioning of the hospital’s supply chain, ensuring that all departments receive the stock, equipment, and furniture they need to operate effectively. As a warehouse general worker, you will be part of a team responsible for the physical handling and movement of goods, from receiving deliveries to issuing stock and maintaining accurate records. The post is graded as a general worker role and offers a stable career within the provincial health department, with a salary package that includes service benefits such as a 13th cheque, pension fund contributions, housing and medical aid allowances.

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet a minimum educational requirement of basic numeracy and literacy. In addition, appropriate experience in a warehouse environment is required, meaning applicants should already be familiar with the day-to-day operations of a stores or stockroom setting. The inherent requirements of the job are physically demanding, so good physical health is essential. You must be able to perform manual tasks, operate heavy-duty warehouse equipment, work with cleaning materials, carry out high-dusting, and lift heavy equipment and supplies. These are not optional extras but core aspects of the role, and applicants should be prepared for a job that involves standing, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.

The main duties cover a wide range of warehouse and stock support activities. You will be responsible for receiving, handling, and issuing stock, maintaining accurate stock records, and ensuring that shelf stock levels are always adequate. This includes managing incoming and outgoing buyouts according to the Accounting Officer System (AOS), which requires attention to detail and basic numerical skills. You will also keep the warehouse clean and organised, supporting efficient stock movement and distribution to various hospital departments. Beyond stock control, you will assist with the delivery, relocation, and disposal of furniture and equipment within the hospital, always ensuring safe handling to prevent damage to items or injury to yourself and others. Professional conduct is a key part of the role, meaning you must adhere to attendance, leave, working hours, departmental policies, and the Code of Conduct. You will also be expected to demonstrate accountability, communicate effectively, and build positive working relationships with colleagues and other hospital staff.

In terms of competencies, the ideal candidate will have the ability to issue stock correctly, handle warehouse equipment safely, and work well within a team. Basic numerical skills are necessary for stock counts and record-keeping. The position is based at a regional hospital, so you will be working in a busy healthcare environment where reliability and a strong work ethic are valued. If you have prior warehouse experience and are physically fit, this role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to patient care by ensuring that hospital staff have the supplies they need. The vacancy is advertised with a specific reference number, and enquiries may be directed to the contact person named in the circular. This is a permanent appointment, so successful candidates can expect ongoing employment with the Western Cape Department of Health, subject to the standard conditions of service.