The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the position of Administration Clerk within the Primary Health Care Directorate. This is a readvertised post, and applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.

Department of Health Job Details

• Job Title: Administration Clerk
• Reference Number: REFS/035421
• Directorate: Primary Health Care
• Number of Posts: 4
• Location: Ekurhuleni Health District (ESDR)
• Employer: Department of Health
• Closing Date: 20 February 2026

Salary Package

• R228,321.00 – R268,950.00 per annum, plus benefits

Enquiries

• Contact Person: Ms N. Xaba
• Telephone: (011) 737 9700

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Administration Clerk position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• At least 6 months’ relevant experience in patient administration
• Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or Public Management will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to work weekends and night shifts
• Ability to work under pressure

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent record-keeping abilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Note: Current and former EPWP participants and COVID-19 contract officials are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Opening and maintaining patient files
• Managing and maintaining an effective records management system
• Filing and retrieving patient folders accurately
• Registering patients and directing them to relevant service points
• Booking clinic appointments
• Capturing accurate patient and admission data on computer systems
• Recording patient waiting times
• Sorting and filing patient results
• Working closely with data capturers to collect and verify daily data
• Performing general administrative duties
• Carrying out any additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

Application Process and Important Notes

• Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng e-Recruitment Portal: Click here to apply
• Applications must be submitted using a new Z.83 form, fully completed
• The Z.83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department
• Applicants must submit:
  • A completed Z.83 form
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of qualifications are not required at application stage (DPSA Circular 19 of 2022)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents before or on the interview date

Additional Information

• No subsistence and travel (S&T) claims or resettlement allowance will be paid
• If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including:
  • Reference checks
  • Identity and qualification verification
  • Criminal record and credit checks
  • Employment verification
• The successful candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993)

Employment Equity

• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Employment equity targets will be considered during the selection process

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