General Worker Stores (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape Employment Type: Permanent Reference No: HO135/2026 Location: Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management, REMUNERATION R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance). STARTING DATE 21 Aug 2026 CLOSING DATE PLEASE NOTE: 04 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm EMPLOYMENT EQUITY The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB Physical ability to lift heavy boxes. Physical ability to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits. EXPERIENCE Appropriate experience within a warehouse environment. Appropriate experience in handling stock in store/warehouse environment. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Basic numeracy and literacy skills. COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS) Knowledge in administration and rendering support services in a store or warehouse. DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS) Loading and offloading of stock on the trucks and vans. Move goods to and from different sections via pallet jack or forklift. Pack stock in boxes according to standards. Receipt of stock from bulk stores. Preparation of stock for courier distribution. Preparation of stock for collection by demanders. Maintain hygiene in the warehouse area. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. ENQUIRIES Ms N Njokweni, email: Nondumiso.Njokweni@westerncape.gov.za NOTICE TO ALL Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.