Department of Health Administration Clerk (Statistician) Vacancy 2026 at Steve Biko Academic Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Administration Clerk (Statistician) vacancy at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong administrative skills, computer literacy, data capturing experience, and good attention to detail.
The successful candidate will support the Clinical Department – HIS by ensuring accurate data capturing, assisting with administrative duties, and helping maintain reliable health information systems.
Administration Clerk Statistician Job Details
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Administration Clerk (Statistician)
Reference Number: REFS/048502
Directorate: Clinical Department – HIS
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Salary: R237 453 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Enquiries: Ms. M. Myburgh – 012 354 3928
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, Grade 12, or equivalent qualification
- Computer literacy
- Experience in data capturing
- Good telephone etiquette
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
- Ability to execute duties with precision and professionalism
A diploma or additional relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Ensure real-time data capturing is completed accurately
- Assist with answering incoming telephone calls
- Perform general office administration duties
- Conduct data reconciliation and basic data analysis
- Identify data gaps and assist with corrective actions
- Capture information on health systems such as:
- DHIS
- SAP-HIS
- Tier.net
- Support the Clinical Department – HIS with accurate and reliable administrative services
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy is suitable for applicants who are organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data and office systems. Candidates with previous experience in health administration, data capturing, hospital information systems, or statistics-related duties may be well suited for this post.
Applicants must be able to communicate professionally, manage information accurately, and work in a busy public health environment.
Important Application Notes
Applicants must apply online only. The Gauteng Department of Health will not accept hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications.
Applications must include:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- A detailed CV
- The correct post reference number: REFS/048502
Applications that do not include the required Z83 form and detailed CV may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the HR Unit and may be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents before or on the day of the interview. These documents must not be older than six months.
Background Checks and Verification
Recommended candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including:
- Criminal record checks
- Citizenship verification
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- Financial record checks
- Company directorship checks
- Social media checks
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority.
The recommended candidate may also be subjected to medical surveillance where required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by Employment Equity principles. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Coloured males and females, Indian males and females, and White males and females are also encouraged to submit applications.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment portal.
For assistance with online applications, applicants may email their queries to the Gauteng Department of Health recruitment support email.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 08 May 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Final Reminder
No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Job seekers should be careful of anyone asking for money in exchange for employment assistance or application support.
