Department of Health Stores Assistant Vacancies 2026 – Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital (5 Posts)
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for 5 Stores Assistant positions at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with Grade 10 (Standard 8) or an equivalent qualification who are looking to build a career in the public healthcare sector. Successful candidates will assist with warehouse operations, stock handling, deliveries, and maintaining a clean and organized stores environment.
Job Details
- Employer: Department of Health
- Position: Stores Assistant
- Reference Number: refs/056052
- Directorate: Supply Chain Management
- Location: Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, Gauteng
- Number of Posts: 5
- Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, plus benefits
- Closing Date: 11 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 10 (Standard 8) or an equivalent qualification.
- Ability to read and write.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic numeracy skills.
- Experience in a warehouse or transit section will be an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Reliable and able to work under pressure.
- Willing to comply with safety regulations and store procedures.
Key Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Managing deliveries within the Transit Section.
- Delivering goods and services to end users.
- Assisting Supply Chain Management Clerks and Managers.
- Cleaning the warehouse, transit section, floors, and surrounding areas.
- Packing newly received stock onto shelves.
- Picking stock after it has been issued by the relevant clerk.
- Carrying stock between the warehouse and transit section.
- Ensuring the stores environment remains clean, safe, and organized.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Good communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks.
- Reliability and responsibility.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic warehouse and stock handling knowledge.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- A recently updated comprehensive CV.
Important: Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents should not be attached during application. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies before the interview.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment Portal.
No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted.
Applicants experiencing technical difficulties with online applications may send their queries to the Department of Health recruitment support email.
Important Information
- SAQA must evaluate foreign qualifications.
- Successful candidates will undergo:
- Criminal record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment verification.
- Citizenship verification.
- Credit checks where applicable.
- Social media screening.
- Candidates may be required to complete skills or knowledge assessments.
- Medical surveillance may be conducted where required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- The Department promotes employment equity, and women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Screening Questions
Applicants should be able to answer Yes to the following:
- Do you have a minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8) or an equivalent qualification?
- Are you reliable and able to work under pressure?
This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking an entry-level government position in supply chain and warehouse operations while contributing to the efficient delivery of healthcare services at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. Apply before 11 August 2026 to be considered.