Gauteng Dept of Health Stores Assistant Vacancy 2026: Apply Online (Grade 10 / ABET)

Vacancy Summary

Employer: Gauteng Department of Health

Location: Tshwane District Health Services

Position: Stores Assistant (Supply Chain Management)

Salary Package: R144,024.00 – R169,656.00 per annum + benefits

Minimum Education: Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4

Reference Number: REFS/050493

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

The Gauteng Department of Health has announced an entry-level employment opportunity within its Supply Chain Management Directorate. Applications are officially open for a Stores Assistant post stationed at Tshwane District Health Services.

This entry-level public sector role offers a competitive salary range of R144,024.00 to R169,656.00 per annum plus standard public service benefits. Current and former Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants and government interns are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will provide core logistical, warehousing, and asset management support within the hospital supply chain environment. Daily duties include:

Stock Handling: Receiving, inspecting, and packing stock or asset deliveries from suppliers.

Picking & Dispatching: Pulling ordered stock items from warehouse shelves onto pallets and dispatching them to various functional units and hospital departments.

Facility Maintenance: Keeping storage areas, racks, and shelves neat and clean while reporting damaged or neglected stock to supervisors immediately.

Asset & Collection Support: Supporting the collection and transportation of stock/assets across business units and partner institutions.

Document Management: Ensuring all stock issuance, delivery notes, and receiving registers are properly handled and recorded.

Safety & Rotation: Complying with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, working overtime when required, and participating in unit rotation rosters between Warehouse and Assets departments.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following baseline requirements to be considered for shortlisting:

Education: Grade 10, Standard 8, or an ABET Certificate Level 4.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to work under pressure and physically handle/lift heavy objects from time to time.

Core Skills: Good interpersonal, planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Personal Attributes: High levels of honesty, reliability, integrity, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Knowledge Base: Basic understanding of warehouse operations, Labour Relations processes, and Public Service Batho Pele Principles.

Important Application Instructions and Guidelines

Applicants must strictly follow government recruitment rules to prevent automatic disqualification:

1. Submission Method

Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal at jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed application forms will be accepted. For online system queries, candidates can contact healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.

2. Z83 Form Completion

Applications must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form. Ensure that:

Part A, Part C, and Part D are completely filled in.

The post reference number (REFS/050493) is clearly indicated.

Unrequired fields (such as professional registration, if not applicable) are left blank as instructed.

3. Supporting Documents & Screening

Submit your application along with a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates will later be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and ID (certified within the last 6 months) on or before the interview date. Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Prior to appointment, recommended candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, reference checks) and may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Enquiries

For further clarity regarding the post details, contact Mr. TD Makgari or Mr. G Masuluke on 012 451 9003 / 9214 during working hours.

Ready to Apply for the Stores Assistant Vacancy?

Closing Date: 31 July 2026. Click below to register and submit your application on the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal.

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