General Worker Stores Opportunity 2025

General Worker Stores Opportunity at Paarl Hospital

Reference Number: Not specified (Post 25/145)
Location: Paarl Hospital, Paarl, Western Cape
Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1 August 2025 at 23:59
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Join Paarl Hospital as a General Worker Stores

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites dedicated individuals to apply for the General Worker Stores position at Paarl Hospital. As a leading healthcare facility in the Western Cape, Paarl Hospital is committed to delivering quality patient care and maintaining operational excellence. If you have basic literacy and numeracy skills, experience in a stores environment, and a passion for supporting healthcare services, apply now to contribute to a vital public health institution!

Job Overview

As a General Worker Stores, you will play a crucial role in supporting the hospital’s operations by managing stock, delivering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized stores environment. This permanent role, based at Paarl Hospital, requires strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. You will work closely with clerks to ensure effective stock control and support the hospital’s daily needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Delivery:

  • Deliver stock (e.g., consumables and inventory) to wards, departments, theatres, and the administration building in a timely manner.

  • Ensure issue vouchers are returned to the relevant clerk for capturing and filing.

• Stock Management:

  • Assist with receiving, packing, unpacking, storing, and issuing stock according to hospital standards.

  • Support effective stock control procedures to prevent losses and ensure availability.

• Safekeeping:

  • Ensure the safekeeping of equipment and stock in the stores area.

• Stock Taking:

  • Assist clerks with periodic stock takes to maintain accurate inventory records.

• Housekeeping:

  • Keep the stores neat, tidy, and clean to comply with health and safety regulations.

• General Duties:

  • Perform ad hoc tasks as directed by supervisors to support the stores and hospital operations.

Requirements

• Education: Basic literacy and numeracy skills (Junior Certificate/Grade 10 or equivalent preferred).

• Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores environment (e.g., warehouse, inventory management, or hospital logistics).

• Competencies:

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Basic understanding of stock control and inventory management.

  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

• Additional:

  • Clear criminal record.

  • South African citizenship or valid work permit.

  • Preference for candidates from designated groups (Black, Coloured, Indian, women, people with disabilities) to meet Employment Equity objectives.

Why Join Paarl Hospital?

Paarl Hospital, part of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to communities in the Drakenstein region. By joining our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: R138,486 per annum, with a performance agreement.

• Stable Employment: Permanent position with a 12-month probation period.

• Meaningful Impact: Support critical healthcare services by ensuring supplies are available for patient care.

• Inclusive Workplace: Commitment to Employment Equity, prioritizing designated groups and accommodating people with disabilities.

• Community Focus: Work in a respected public hospital serving a diverse community in the Western Cape.

Application Process

To apply for the General Worker Stores position, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Western Cape Health Jobs Portal: Access the application site at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs and click “online applications.”

2. Prepare Your Application:

   • Complete the online application form, quoting the reference number (Post 25/145).

   • Upload a detailed CV highlighting your stores experience and relevant skills.

   • Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (if applicable) are required only if shortlisted (not older than 6 months).

3. Note:

   • Applications must be submitted by 1 August 2025 at 23:59.

   • Only online applications via the Western Cape Health Jobs Portal are accepted.

   • Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, qualification, and financial/asset verification) and a security clearance process.

   • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date. If you do not hear back, consider your application unsuccessful.

   • No payment is required for applying; beware of scams requesting fees.

   • The Western Cape Department of Health reserves the right not to fill this position.

Enquiries

Contact Mr A Rhode at Tel: (021) 860 2896 or email Anwil.Rhode@westerncape.gov.za.

Additional Information

• Employment Equity: The Western Cape Department of Health prioritizes candidates from designated groups to meet its Employment Equity objectives, in line with the Employment Equity Act, 1998. Reasonable accommodation is provided for people with disabilities.

• Probation Period: Successful candidates will serve a 12-month probation period.

• Company Legacy: Paarl Hospital is a cornerstone of healthcare in the Western Cape, serving over 100,000 patients annually and supporting rural health services.

Apply now to join Paarl Hospital as a General Worker Stores and contribute to quality healthcare delivery in the Western Cape! Submit your application via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs.

Disclaimer: Verify all details on the official Western Cape Health Jobs Portal or DPSA website (www.dpsa.gov.za). Beware of scams requesting payment for applications.

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