Hospital General Workers Wanted – Apply Now: Are you looking for a stable job opportunity where you can contribute to people’s well-being every single day? The Gauteng Department of Health is currently seeking dedicated Hospital General Workers.
This role is vital to the smooth operation of any hospital. If you have a caring heart, a helpful spirit, and are ready to work in a fast-paced medical environment, this might be the right chance for you.
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Job Details
Title: Hospital Porter
Reference Number: REFS/024209
Location: Gauteng
Number Of Positions: 10
Salary: R13 594 per month
Closing Date: 05 December 2025
Hospital General Workers Wanted – Apply Now – What the Role Involves
As a Hospital General Assistant, you will be part of the invisible backbone of hospital services. Everyday tasks may include:
- Transporting patients – in wheelchairs or beds – to wards, theatre, or diagnostic rooms.
- Moving medical equipment, furniture, supplies, and even clinical waste when needed.
- Delivering lab samples, medicine, or patient notes to the correct departments on time.
- Assisting with general cleaning, sterilising areas, and helping to keep the hospital hygienic and safe.
- Providing support at reception or greeting patients and visitors when required.
In short , you help make sure that patients reach where they need to go, and that hospital staff have what they need to care for those patients. Without assistants, hospital workflow could slow down dramatically.
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Hospital General Workers Wanted – Apply Now – Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is:
- In good physical health – able to stand, walk, and lift as needed.
- Friendly, patient, and respectful toward patients, family members, and hospital colleagues.
- Committed to following hygiene and safety protocols strictly.
- Fluent in English (or local language requirement) and able to understand instructions.
- Preferably with a Grade 10 – 12 education (many assistant roles accept Matric or equivalent). Clear criminal record often required.
No formal medical qualification is needed, but you must be reliable, responsible, and ready to work shifts (including nights or weekends) is a must.
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Why This Job Matters – And Why It Is A Good Opportunity
Hospitals can be chaotic and emotional environments. As a General Assistant, you’ll play a supportive but essential role: you’ll help patients get around, help staff deliver timely care, and make the hospital run more efficiently.
For many people, this role offers:
- A steady salary and benefits under public-sector employment.
- On-the-job experience in a health-care setting – good for future career moves.
- A chance to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
- Opportunities to work with diverse staff and learn about hospital operations.
If you want a stable job that does not require specialist qualifications, but that still allows you to contribute meaningfully to your community – this could be a very good fit.
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