General Stores Assistant

GENERAL STORES ASSISTANT is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Caledon Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in a Stores environment.
• Inherent Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Willingness to rotate within Supply Chain Section and relieve colleagues.
• Physically able to handle stock.
• Willing to work overtime on short notice.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good verbal and written communication skills (written/verbal) Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to maintain confidentiality and problem-solving and conflict management with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist Warehouse Clerk with the handling of stock.
• Receive and issue goods.
• Deliver store stock to end-users.
• Rotate store stock (first in, first out).
• Perform certain messenger duties within the hospital environment when required.
• Clean various stores and non-storage areas within the main stores.
• Assist in other Stores when required.
• Assist Warehouse Clerk with the capturing of requisitions and issue vouchers on the Logis system.
• Deal with written and or telephonic queries or enquiries with regards to warehouse management matters.
• Perform relief duties as well as support to supervisor as required.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr G Bucchianeri Tel No: (028) 814-3771

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 229–230
• Open the DPSA circular PDF