Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider to supply porter services at Catherine Booth Hospital for a contract period of ten (10) months. The service aims to ensure efficient patient transport, specimen handling, equipment movement, and related portering duties within the hospital environment.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Provision of five (5) porters, including a supervisor, working during weekdays from 07:00 to 17:00.
• Responsibilities encompass patient transportation (wheelchairs, stretchers), specimen transfer, corpse handling, equipment movement, and general portering duties.
• Staff must be provided with uniforms, safety equipment, and name tags.
• The service provider is responsible for staff actions, liability for damages, and conducting medical surveillance for employees.
• Weekly site visits by the senior representative and provision of replacement staff for leave/emergencies are required.
• Additional duties include assisting with ambulance stretchers, medical equipment transport, and ensuring patient confidentiality and safety.

Technical Requirements

Bidder must:

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Register with the Companies & Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and Workman's Compensation Commission.
• Provide proof of registration, liability insurance, and a good standing letter from the Department of Labour.
• Submit relevant experience documentation, including proof of at least three (3) relevant contracts within the past five years.
• Ensure staff are paid at or above the National Minimum Wage rates, with double rates for holidays.

Skills Requirements

Staff and supervisor must:

• Possess good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Act calmly and quickly in emergencies.
• Be physically fit, active, and able to cope under pressure.
• Hold at least a senior certificate (Matric), with CVs demonstrating at least three years of relevant experience for supervisors.
• Maintain professional and courteous conduct, appropriate dress code, and patient confidentiality at all times.