Porter
- Function
- Porter
- Facility
- Life Groenkloof Hospital
- Position
- Porter
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Theatre Porter, based at Life Groenkloof Hospital reporting to the Theatre Manager. The purpose of this position is providing a supportive function to the nursing staff in basic delivery of tasks i.e. transportation of patients as well as supportive administration department.
- Critical Outputs
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- Providing prompt, courteous service to all patients, staff, doctors, and any other persons
- Safe and professional transporting of patients to Theatre and other sites
- Delivering of prescriptions, ECG’s, X-Rays, as well as any other goods
- Assist in recovery room and theatre with lifting and handling of patients from theatre and back.
- Assist in moving theatre tables and equipment to theatre and storeroom.
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment
- Requirements
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- Grade 12
- Must be able to do weekend calls.
- An enthusiastic, motivated, well-organized individual with initiative and able to handle pressure.
- Able to work shifts (day or night) and overtime as required.
- Must be customer service orientated.
- Must be willing to fulfill a role in the theatre according to flexi hour system.
- Teamwork essential.
- Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, May 15, 2026
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.