Administrative Officer: Support Services (Death Administration Office) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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.

Administrative Officer: Support Services (Death Administration Office)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: TBH81/2026

Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Note:

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Enquiries:

Mr N Meyer, Tel. No. (021) 938-4923

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

Knowledge of death administration processes, including natural and unnatural deaths. Knowledge of relevant legislation and protocols, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Health Act, and Batho Pele Principles.Supervisory, organisational and planning skills. Labour Relations and disciplinary process knowledge. Strong administrative and operational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Computer literacy and data capturing/reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work with people from all walks of life and to handle conflict in a professional manner. Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and database management. Good interpersonal skills. Punctual, observant and professional. Innovative with strong problem-solving abilities as well as strong leadership skills. Knowledge of Government policies and prescripts.

Experience:

Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in a hospital environment: support services.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Supervise, organise and control personnel and resources to ensure optimal service delivery in the Death Administration Office as well as limited support services components (e.g. Pneumatic Tube Station). Ensure smooth operational flow of deceased patients, including timely removal from wards and liaison with undertakers and contracted service providers. Facilitate communication and handover of deceased persons to undertakers, and relevant stakeholders. Process and verify all death-related documentation, including DHA1663, cremation, non-contagious and pauper burial forms. Liaise with families, next of kin and stakeholders regarding storage, transfers, burial and cremation. Manage unclaimed bodies and destitute processing in accordance with the National Health Act. Ensure invoices and payments to contracted companies/service providers are processed timeously. Maintain accurate death registers, databases, reports and statistics. Oversee leave administration, attendance registers, PERMIS reviews and other HR-related. Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and protocols. Compile weekly and monthly operational reports.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Willingness to rotate as required and perform after hour duties, including weekends and Public Holidays.

Remuneration:

R 338 106 - R 398 277 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

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.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/07/03 17:00:00