Administration Clerk: Wards (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS604/2026

Location:

Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

09 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

23 Oct 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.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Microsoft Office and Clinicom information management system. Appropriate experience in a hospital environment.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Perform relief duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effective and efficient patient administration through liaison with clients, record keeping, documentation, filing, and telephone enquiries. Effective and efficient patient administration including checking that all follow-up bookings for all outpatients on Clinicom system has been booked. Attendances and disposals are dealt with daily. Capturing of ICD10 codes. Ensure that all fees and administrative related documents are signed, ensuring availability of folders and necessary documents for admission. Effective handling of material resources, assets. Perform admin duties in wards/sections. Ensure all patient processes and activities run smoothly and efficiently in the wards/sections. Support to supervisor and colleagues with administration tasks.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Practical computer skills (MS Word, Outlook and Excel). Maintain and exercise confidentiality of patient’s information. Good interpersonal relations, organisational skills, and customer care.

ENQUIRIES

Ms J van der Riel tel. no. (021) 799 1270 [email protected]

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.