Jobs · Western Cape · Health
General Worker: Stores
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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General Worker in stores at Cape Medical Depot to receive, move, pack and manage stock using warehouse equipment.
- Receive stock orders from bulk store into Dispatch section.
- Move goods between sections using pallet jacks, goods lifts and forklifts.
- Pack stock in boxes following warehouse standards.
- Maintain warehouse housekeeping and safety standards.
- Must be able to lift heavy boxes and operate pallet jacks; willing to train on Hyster/forklift.
- Based at Cape Medical Depot, Western Cape.
- Closing date not stated in post. Apply to Ms C Buthelezi (021) 483-8804.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a stores / warehouse environment.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes.
- Incumbent must be able to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits.
- Willingness to undergo training to operate a Hyster/forklift.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Duties
- Effective and efficient receiving of stock orders from the bulk store into Dispatch.
- Move goods to and from different sections via a pallet jack using a goods lift or forklift/ hyster.
- Pack stock in boxes according to standards.
- Adherence to warehouse housekeeping standards.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 203 · open the PDF
POST 35/308: GENERAL WORKER: STORES Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support SALARY: R144 024 per annum CENTRE: Cape Medical Depot REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores / warehouse environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes. Incumbent must be able to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits. Willingness to undergo training to operate a Hyster/forklift. Willingness to work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. DUTIES: Effective and efficient receiving of stock orders from the bulk store into Dispatch. Move goods to and from different sections via a pallet jack using a goods lift or forklift/ hyster. Pack stock in boxes according to standards. Adherence to warehouse housekeeping standards. ENQUIRIES: Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.