About the Role
The Cape Medical Depot is seeking a dedicated and efficient General Worker: Stores to join their team. Located in Cape Town, this role plays a vital part in ensuring that medical supplies and equipment are managed effectively, directly impacting the quality of healthcare services provided to the community. As a General Worker, you will be at the heart of operations, facilitating the smooth flow of stock in a busy warehouse environment, and ensuring that essential items are readily available for healthcare facilities.
This position is essential not just for the functionality of the depot but also for the overall well-being of the public. By supporting healthcare operations, you will contribute to the delivery of critical services that affect countless lives. This role is perfect for those who are looking to make a difference while working within the public service sector in South Africa.
About the Department
The Cape Medical Depot is part of the Western Cape Department of Health, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the province’s residents. This department is responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment to various healthcare facilities, ensuring that they are equipped to provide optimal care. Working within this department means being part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a healthy community.
What You’ll Do
- Receive and manage stock orders, ensuring accurate and efficient processing.
- Move goods using pallet jacks, forklifts, or goods lifts to various sections.
- Pack stock into boxes following established standards and protocols.
- Maintain high standards of warehouse housekeeping and organization.
- Collaborate with team members to improve operational efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Relevant experience in a stores or warehouse environment.
- Physical strength to lift heavy boxes and operate pallet jacks.
- Willingness to undergo training for operating forklifts and hyster vehicles.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills.Experience: Appropriate experience in a stores / warehouse environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Incumbent must be able and strong enough to lift heavy boxes.
Incumbent must be able to operate loaded pallet jacks within normal limits.
Willingness to undergo training to operate a Hyster/forklift.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Job Duties
Effective and efficient receiving of stock orders from the bulk store into Dispatch.Move goods to and from different sections via a pallet jack using a goods lift or forklift/ hyster.
Pack stock in boxes according to standards.
Adherence to warehouse housekeeping standards.
