Administration Clerk: Admissions (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS411/2026

Location: Helderberg District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 per annum - 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

6/19/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/10 17:00:00

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.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Assess patients in accordance with Hospital Memorandum 18 and UPFS manual. Assess Debtor of patients and capture data of patient information on Clinicom System. Report all MVA’s and WCA’s to Batsumi Hotline. Responsible for revenue control which includes receipt of money, issue of accounts and safekeeping of patient’s valuables. Clinicom functions – admit, discharge transfer patience etc. Provide an effective administrative service to the Operational Manager, nurses, and doctors in the wards. Ordering and stock taking as delegated, control of stock and assist OPM with the requisition of store stock/ buy outs. Accurately and timeously file all patient folders and other clinical notes and drawing of folders and any ad-hoc admin duties. Maintain and repair patient files and prepare case notes for archiving. Responsible for handling telephonic and personal enquiries with regard to patients. Relieve in other departments as operationally required.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge and experience of the Clinicom system. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literacy. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Good numerical skills. Ability to accept accountability, responsibility, work independently.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Prepared to work 12-hour shifts (which include night duty, weekends, public holidays, and work overtime on short notice).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience of Patient Admissions and Wards, including the Clinicom System.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

ENQUIRIES

Mr M. Davids, tel. no. (021) 810-6678

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.