Administration Clerk: Fees Clerk (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RHS72/2026

Location: Paarl Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural 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

7/24/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/07 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.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy. (MS Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Knowledge and experience in Clinicom, Accounts Receivable (AR) system, Basic Accounting System (BAS), Uniform Patient Fees Schedule (UPFS) manual, Hospital Memorandum 18, JAC and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Rotate between departments as per operational requirements if required.

ENQUIRIES

Ms R Arendse, tel. no. (021) 860-2580) or email: Raymone.Arendse@westerncape.gov.za

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Perform cashier duties, including allocation of external funders and debtor payments as well as completion of all BAS transactions e.g., deposits, day-ends, journals and special journals. Complete the balancing and reconciliation processes between BAS and AR System. Follow-up on medical aid and non-medical aid outstanding invoices in line with Hospital Fees Manual Chapter 18 and related finance instructions, including management of foreign debtors. General fees administration and account-related duties/enquiries as per UPFS and billing requirements. Control the JAC Information and JAC Error Report. Relief colleagues and undertake various other clerical duties as and when required.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a Fees-related environment dealing with Clinicom Patient Administration.

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.