Vacancies at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. National Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Public Management/Administration/Business Administration or any relevant equivalent qualification (NQF level 6/7) with 5 years and more proven experience in supervisory level.
• 5 years’ experience in a senior position in Hospital Patient Administration environment will be an added advantage. Experience in managing people and projects with the ability to plan strategically.
• Demonstrate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), with the ability to compile presentations and draft professional reports.
• Competencies Required: Good knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures governing patients’ administration in the public sector. Understanding of current Patient Affairs/Administration with specific reference to both Outpatients and Inpatient Management. Ability to make progressive decisions and work under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures and developing unit Standards operating procedures.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with timeframes. Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical planning framework. Must have high level of reliability and ethics, commitment to work beyond the call of duty, Relate well to a diversity and range of stakeholders. Demonstrate willingness to assume acting responsibilities in senior roles when required.

Duties :

• Manage the following areas to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness: Patient Administration, Ward Clerks, Patients Medical Records, Mortuary Services, Porter and Registry Services.
• Ensure that patient registrations are carried out correctly and accurately. Strategize and implement reforms that will improve patients flow, reduce waiting times and increase efficiency.
• Implementation of integrated LEAN management philosophy into the hospital’s mandate, guidelines or policies. Ensure efficient and effective booking system throughout the clinical business unit.
• Continuously provide report related to patient Administration. Develop patient Administration standard operating procedures and ensure that they are implemented effectively. Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and policies. Assist in ensuring that the hospital has appropriate and effective monitoring systems in place to guarantee value for money and high-quality service. Monitor staff appraisal (PMDS). Train, develop and monitor staff to improve service delivery.
• Co-ordinate the drawing of strategic plans, business plans, and operational plans in patient administration. Ensure that controls are in place to prevent abuse of state properties.
• Maintain effective and efficient utilization of all allocated resources. Ensure that patients are registered and their files are retrieved timeously and so that they proceed to their clinics.
• Regularly conduct internal audits in patient Administration, Medical Records and Mortuary. Ensure effective and efficient cash management of all state monies collected. Contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary management team towards the effective management of the hospital. Management of the hospital. Management of budget allocated to sub-programmers. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory framework

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Basic literacy skills (read and write). Basic communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Basic record keeping skills. Time management and teamwork. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles . Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Collect and deliver files, documents, parcels, mail, and medical records from wards and clinics. Distribute memos, circulars, and official documents. Maintain registers and track documents.
• Assist with registry duties, including filing, photocopying, and shredding. Handle confidential information responsibly. Collect files from wards and other units according to a schedule and upon request.
• Deliver stock to wards, including ward stock, vacutainers, and medication packets, as scheduled and when requested. Keep accurate records of files collected and stock delivered. Move and handle boxes of stock within designated areas.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12/ NQF level 4/ or 5 higher certificate or equivalent. Must have 3 years relevant experience in Portering . Basic knowledge of the Legislative framework and processes related to cleaning.
• Basic understanding of Policies, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Right Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Ideal Hospital Framework and Infection Prevention and Control(IPC). Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stake holders. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels.
• Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature and work independently and in a team. Ability to organize and plan. Must be self-motivated. Ability to act with tact, discretion and insight. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. knowledge of Labour Relations processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information. Must be adle to take initiative. Must be prepared to work shifts which includes fixed, afterhours, night duty, weekends, and public holiday. Basic computer literacy.

Duties :

• Supervise and monitor institutional porters during the day and night shift. Apply Batho Pele Principles and Professionalism. Ensure all staff is on duty, attendance register is signed and manage absenteeism.\
• Make-sure cleaners wear name tags. Monitor timekeeping by staff, monitor tea time, late coming and early departure. Implement corrective measures, when necessary, and be involve Labour Relations resolutions. Control leaves forms and submit to the next level supervisor for approval. Attend arranged trainings.
• Complete daily production sheets to next level manager. Ensure safekeeping and availability of equipment. Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with porters. Do daily walkabouts to monitor the porters. Submit weekly, monthly, and daily reports to the next level of manager. Ensure that the porters go for training.
• Ensure that all the cleaners are wearing their uniforms as prescribed daily. Adhere to any legal instruction given to you by a senior staff member. Treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Assist with cleaner duties in case of crisis or shortage. Complete forms for repairs of broken resources. To adhere to all porters service policies and procedures. Adhere to timelines. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Perform other duties as allocated by the next level manager. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Basic understanding of policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients’ Rights charter, Occupational Health and Safety)
• Ability to work under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Ability to organize and plan. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to handle tasks of multi-disciplinary nature and work independently and in a team. High level of reliability. Good customer skills and competencies. Ability to handle information confidentially.
• Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative. Be prepared to rotate within the scope of work. You must be prepared to work shifts, which include fixed, after hours, night duty, weekends and public holidays. Working night shift exposure to hospital environment. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assist patients who are unable to walk to and from private cars. Accompanying walking and non-walking patients, ensure that wheelchairs and stretchers are cleaned and dressed ready for use in different areas of the hospital. Ensure that patients are transported to and from relevant wards/departments. Keep a close observation of patients during escorting.
• Receive patients from ambulances/vehicles to stretchers or wheelchairs in the presence of a health care professional. Render assistance with the transfer of patients to bed/trolleys and vice versa. Record and register all patients transported (daily production sheets) to the supervisor daily. Check wheelchairs and stretchers to ensure good working conditions. Report faulty equipment, keep inventory up to date. Collection of stretchers and wheelchairs daily. Laying of stretchers daily.
• Relieve in other areas when requested by your supervisor and comply when rotation takes place. Wear name tag or hospital ID daily. Attend to training courses arranged by Human Resource Department or section. Attend sectional meetings. Adhere to Batho Pele Principles. Professionalism: client service, dress code and time management.
• Adhere to any legal instruction given to you by a senior staff member. Treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. To adhere to all portering service policies and procedures. Adhere to timelines. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) (Contracting. Midyear and Annual assessment). Collect corpses from the wards to the mortuary. enter all admissions in the admission book. Checking availability of oxygen cylinder daily ensures safety of patients, compliance with attendance register. Comply with the department quality improvement plan

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work of a physical demand of the position.
• Be able to work in a team and under pressure. Be prepared to rotate within the scope of work. Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night shifts. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Responsible for ensuring that instruments and equipment’s received are complete and in good working order. Responsible for cleaning, packing and autoclaving of instruments and non-instrument packs. Packing and autoclave various towels, gowns and small packs. Effective handling of cooled down items to be packed in sterile store area.
• Adherent to safety regulations. Maintain ethical standards and self-development. Perform duties as required by job description and working schedules. Maintenance of general hygiene and tidiness of the unit. Execute legal instructions by supervisor / management. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Infection Control policies.
• Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year experience as a driver. Candidates must also have a valid C1 driver’s license and a valid Professional Driver Permit.
• Candidates must be able to read and write, good communication skills and willing to work in a team, must be prepared to work, weekends, public holidays and night shift. Have respect and good customer care attitude. Applicant should be prepared to undergo Medical Surveillance as an inherent job requirement.

Duties :

• Execute all authorized transportation trips of patients, staff documents and other requirements to and from various destination points. Ensure safe keeping of transport records such as logbook, trip authorities, service records and invoices. Check oil, fuel, tires and water at all times before driving a vehicle. Candidate must report minor and major defects on the vehicle to the supervisor immediately.
• Comply with transport acts, occupational and safety acts (OHSA), prescripts, and procedure always. Ensure your driver’s license and PDP are always in your possession. Promote proper handling, safekeeping and control of vehicles. Washing and keeping state vehicles clean and tidy.
• Execute legal instructions by supervisor / management. Preform other duties as allocated by the supervisor. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Basic knowledge of the legislative framework and processes related to gardening and pest control. Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Ability to organize and plan. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated. Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature. Knowledge of Labour Relations processes. You must be prepared to work shifts which include fixed, after-hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles. Must be able to work with garden machines. Knowledge/experience in gardening and pest control will be an advantage. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Picking up litter (papers, cigarette stumps and other objects) daily. Maintain the gardens by watering the garden, prune and trim flowers and trees, mow the grass, cultivate the soil for trees and flowers.
• Remove weeds in flower beds and on pavement. Apply insecticides to weeds. Remove weeds, dry leaves from storm water drains and gutters. Creation of garden landscaping to beautify the environment. Contain and dispose of garden waste (rubble) to area of collection (Pick up bins at Gardening Department) daily.
• Keep and maintain garden material and equipment. Report on broken garden equipment. Clean garden machines and equipment after use. Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings or wood and over marshlands, ditches, catch-basins at all Wards and departments. Set traps and place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows and ditches.
• Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall and roof porosity and access to infested locations. Record work activities performed. Clean work site after completion of job by removing dead rodents. Remove all dead pets around the institution. Ensure to follow the fumigation roster. Comply with the rotation roster. Adhere to all legal instructions given to you written or verbally by a senior staff member. Adhere to timelines. Attend meetings and training as approved by the supervisor. Carrying out any lawful and reasonable instruction as instructed by the supervisors.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Comply with the rotation roster. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). Management of personnel performance and review thereof in the sub-division.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 National Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Food Service Management / Food and Beverage Management. Good verbal and written communication, calculations and Demonstrate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to compile presentations and draft professional reports. Must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Must have good leadership and managerial skills. Innovative, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Passion, Professionalism, and High sense of duty.
• Able to handle work under pressure. High level of reliability. Catering skills. Knowledge of food service Policies, Procedures, Acts and Protocols governing food services. Knowledge and application of Food Service Audits. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory framework. Knowledge of HR policies, disciplinary and grievance policies and procedures.

Duties :

• Direct control and administration of Food Service Staff and Operations. Compliance with relevant Policies, Regulations, Acts, and Procedures. Assist in menu planning, compiling master orders, menu costing, and giving input in the departmental budget. Ensuring all procedures are followed at the ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing of stock.
• Ensure production procedures are adhered to and followed during preparations, distribution, and serving of meals. Demonstrate sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) principles and practices. Ensure that Hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety Measures are adhered to and followed. Responsible for effective human resource functions and optimal labour utilization. Ensure effective usage and management of equipment.
• Give input in the planning of equipment and utensils. Identify, plan, and conduct relevant staff training. Assist with training in Food Service and Dietetic Students. To execute any fair and lawful additional instruction given by the supervisor.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent. No experience required. Computer Literacy. Knowledge of government Supply Chain Management policies will be an added advantage. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Updating of bin cards and stock cards. Issuing stock and compiling monthly reports. Maintain good working relationship and good communication skills with colleagues, Supervisors and other stakeholders, consolidate demand plan and procurement plan for the entire hospital, Filling of SCM records.
• Capturing of Goods Received Vouchers. updating of inventory lists. Assist with ordering approved equipment as per regulations. Assist with receiving of stock, Assets Verification, Request for Quotations, Assist with preparation of documents for Quotation Adjudication Committee, and management of work cycle.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management /Public Management with a minimum of 5 years’ functional experience in Human Resource environment.
• Health sector experience will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, collective agreements, OSD requirements, Code of Conduct, Knowledge of Labour Relations and other relevant public service prescripts.
• Ability to work under pressure. Attention to detail. Ability to interact at a strategic level and implement turn around strategies. Planning and organizational skills, time management, communication skills and leadership skills. Analytical and solution orientated. Knowledge of recruitment process, leave, PILIR and service benefits.

Duties :

• Supervision of staff. Coordinated and manage all Salaries and Personnel Administration on the PERSAL System. Assist in managing reports. Manage recruitment and selection.
• Manage workforce planning (Staff establishment). Control performance appraisal and the management thereof for the institution. Management of Policy, Procedure on incapacity Leave, Management of Termination and Ill-health retirement (PILIR) and absenteeism. Monitor compliance with HR delegations. Management and control of the HR Budget. Provide HR reports for management and annual reports. Attending meetings/workshops/forums. Writing of submission memos, reports and presentations.
• Ensure quality assurance is adhered to in HR. Assist employees with leave queries. Inform and guide employees on Human Resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration practices, e.g. mobility arrangements, terminations, appointments, leave administration, management of RWOPS, etc.
• Ability to keep confidential matters pertaining to personal matters. Able to implement Batho Pele Principles in the working environment and resolve employee’s problems.
• Checking, approval and authorization on all transactions on the PERSAL system. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory framework Manage payroll and salaries administration. Perform all duties as delegated by Human Resource Manager

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Exposure in the food service industry will be added as an advantage. Numeracy and literacy skills. Good communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Applicants should have a basic knowledge, understanding of food safety and various hygiene practice necessary in the food service unit. Applicants should understand the Batho Pele Principles in relation to the food service unit. Must be willing to work shifts, public holidays and weekends. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Perform specific duties regarding receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, dishing up and distribution of food and snacks, for patients on normal and special diets.
• Assist with preparation of food for normal and therapeutic diets including snacks, cooking, dishing up for the patients according to portion control measures. Ensure that portions served are according to the stipulated dietary allowances. Pack food on delivery trollies according to the wards. Responsible for the general cleanliness and hygiene of the food service unit and practice clean as you work rule (cleaning of the floor, storages, utensils and equipment, waste segregation and sanitation in the food service).
• Wear appropriate uniform and protective clothing. Operate and care for equipment's also report broken equipment's and any faulty equipment as well as any observed risks. Rotate to different areas in the food service units and undergo food service work related trainings. Ensure compliance with the Ideal Hospital Framework, Batho Pele principles, and patient rights and Infection Prevention and Control. Contribute to managing complaints and patient safety incidents

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Qualification in Public/Business/Office Management or equivalent will be an added advantage. No experience required. Computer Literacy.
• Other skills: application of Batho Pele Principles in a work situation. Good communication skills. Will be required to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays. Knowledge of Patient and billing system will be an added advantage. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Registration and admission of patients on SAP/HIS or manually. Classification of patients according to uniform patient’s fee scheduled (UPFS). Completion of administrative documents.
• Billing and collection of money from patients and issuing of receipts, balancing in-paying register at the end of every shift. Manual and electronic registration and admission of patients.
• Ensure that working material and equipment’s are available. Reporting lost damaged or dysfunctional equipment. Capture all patients data correctly to ensure appropriate data quality.
• Capture admissions and discharges correctly. Assist in stock ordering and structuring of stock management systems. Compile patients statistics on a daily and monthly basis. Ensure patients files are correctly and completely compiled.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience needed. Communication skills, ability to work in a team. Good customer relations skills. Proficiency in English and other African languages. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Monitoring of waiting times in all service areas and compiling that statics thereof on monthly basis. Ensure that patients are in correct queues for relevant services. To be able to identify clients who need emergency care and liaise with health professionals. To direct patients/clients to the correct service points. Display good customer care. To treat patients according to Batho-Pele principles and patients’ rights. Demonstrate sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) principles and practices.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required and must be able to read and write. Good Communication Skills. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Distribution of consumables to end user. Pack shelves in relevant warehouse. Ensure that received stock is packed appropriately and rotated. Assist with inventory stocktaking.
• Ensure that the warehouse is tidy and clean. Effective communication with fellow team members and relevant stakeholders within the institution. Render assets management, General services such as collection of redundant and obsolete assets from end-users. Deliver newly acquired assets to various wards and sections, Bar-coding of assets, collection of assets for repair and maintenance purpose and assist in assets verification process.

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. The candidate must have problem solving skills, good interpersonal relations and sound communication skill.
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to perform routine tasks. Must be prepared to work, weekends and public holidays. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Cleaning of exterior and interior areas e.g. cleaning bathrooms, showers, offices, wards, passages and waiting areas. Dust, wash scrub and polish floors walls, windows, stairs, fire escapes, side walls, cleaning of medical equipment’s, fridges, clean all spillages. Clean, wash, dust, empty bins and remove waste including medical waste and adhere to health care waste management policy.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) principles and practices. Be prepared to rotate within the scope of work and assist in laundry duties. Serving meals and cleaning utensils. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

Closing Date : 20-05-2026