The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for a Store Assistant Level 2 vacancy at Pretoria West District Hospital. This opportunity is suitable for applicants with a minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification, and no previous work experience is required.
This is a good entry-level government job opportunity for candidates who are organized, reliable, and interested in working in a hospital supply chain environment.
Job Overview
Position: Store Assistant Level 2
Reference Number: REFS/049963
Department: Gauteng Department of Health
Directorate: SCM Department
Location: Pretoria West District Hospital
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
Enquiries: Ms W Mashishi – 012 380 1341
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification. No previous experience is required for this post, making it a suitable opportunity for job seekers who want to enter the public health sector.
Applicants should have:
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication skills
- Customer service knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Basic knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Self-motivation and a positive attitude
Experience in stores will be an added advantage. Candidates with 2 to 5 years of stores experience or previous experience in a hospital environment may have an added advantage. Preference will be given to Pretoria West residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with the daily running of the hospital store and support proper stock control within the SCM Department.
Key duties include:
- Safeguarding inventory items
- Keeping the store neat and tidy according to OHS regulations
- Updating bin cards immediately
- Applying the FIFO stock method
- Identifying obsolete stock items
- Assisting with write-off submissions
- Investigating stock variances and corrective actions
- Assisting with mid-year and year-end stock takes
- Maintaining an orderly filing system for request forms
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Assisting with retrieving assets from hospital units
- Compiling monthly reports for out-of-stock items
- Distributing stock and assets to end-users
- Performing other duties delegated by the supervisor or manager
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal.
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated comprehensive CV
- Proof of residency, such as an official letter from community leaders or a municipal letter in the applicant’s name
