Store Assistant Jobs – Tambo Memorial Hospital

Store Assistant Jobs are available at Tambo Memorial Hospital under the Gauteng Department of Health. The hospital is recruiting two Store Assistants with a salary of R144,024 per year plus benefits.

If you have at least a Grade 10 qualification and want to start or grow your career in hospital supply chain services, this opportunity may be worth considering. Applications close on 3 September 2026.

Store Assistant Jobs – Job Details

What Does a Store Assistant Do?

The Store Assistant will support daily warehouse and asset activities at Tambo Memorial Hospital.

The job involves receiving, storing and moving stock. In addition, the successful candidates will help keep the warehouse organised and ensure that stock reaches the correct areas.

Main Duties

The Store Assistant will:

• Receive stock and assets from suppliers.
• Check and pack delivered stock.
• Pull stock from shelves and place it on pallets.
• Dispatch stock and assets to different areas of the hospital.
• Keep shelves and storage areas clean and organised.
• Report damaged, missing or neglected stock.
• Follow warehouse safety rules.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and managers.
• Work overtime when the hospital requires additional support.
• Rotate between the Warehouse and Assets sections.
• Follow the approved work roster.
• Attend training, meetings and development activities.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Furthermore, employees must follow the hospital’s work standards and maintain good service when dealing with colleagues and other staff members.

Store Assistant Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 10 qualification or an equivalent qualification.

However, the Department is also looking for people who can work well in a busy environment.

You should have:

• The ability to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Reliability and self-motivation.
• The ability to handle heavy objects when required.
• The ability to perform different types of tasks.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Good work ethics.

Current and previous EPWP interns are encouraged to apply.

Skills That Can Help You Succeed

A Store Assistant needs to stay organised and pay attention to detail.

In addition, you should be comfortable working with stock, shelves and warehouse equipment. You must also follow safety rules and instructions carefully.

Good teamwork is important because the position involves working with different people and departments.

Why Apply for This Job?

This position gives job seekers an opportunity to gain experience in hospital supply chain and warehouse operations.

Moreover, successful applicants can develop skills in stock handling, asset management, warehouse procedures and workplace safety.

The position also offers a chance to work in a public healthcare environment while earning a salary of R144,024 per year plus benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications online.

Use the Gauteng Department of Health online recruitment platforms:

Gauteng Online: www.gautengonline.gov.za

No faxed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

When applying, make sure you select or indicate the Department of Health as the department where the position was advertised.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• A completed new Z83 application form.
• A recently updated and detailed CV.

Do not submit copies of your qualifications and other supporting documents at the initial application stage.

Instead, the Department will ask shortlisted candidates to provide certified copies before or on the day of the interview.

Your CV should clearly show your work history in chronological order. Include the name of each institution, your position and the start and end dates.

Also, make sure the information on your Z83 matches the information on your CV.

Z83 Application Form

Use the new Z83 form when applying.

You can obtain the form from a Public Service Department or from the official DPSA website.

Complete every required section carefully. You must also initial and sign the form.

Failure to provide the required information may lead to disqualification.

Important Information for Applicants

The Department will conduct personnel suitability and verification checks.

Furthermore, the Department may verify information provided by applicants when necessary.

Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate when requested.

The recommended candidate may also undergo medical surveillance where required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Tambo Memorial Hospital may use practical tests or exercises during the recruitment process to assess candidates for non-SMS positions.

The Department also reserves the right not to fill the position.

Employment Equity

The Gauteng Department of Health follows the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

For questions about this position, contact:

Ms Z.M. Malobola
Telephone: 011 898 8000

Closing Date

3 September 2026

Make sure you submit your application before the closing date. Late applications may not be considered.

Important Notice

Due to the expected number of applications, the Department will not acknowledge individual applications.

If you do not receive a response within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Do not pay anyone to apply for this job. A genuine government job application does not require a recruitment fee.