Department of Health Hiring Administration Clerks (4 Posts)

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The Department of Health is inviting qualified and motivated candidates to apply for Administration Clerks vacancies within the Admin and Support Services Directorate. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with administrative experience who are passionate about patient care, records management, and public service excellence.

Closing date for applications: 05 February 2026

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Job Title: Administration Clerks

Reference Number: REFS/035168
Directorate: Admin and Support Services
Number of Posts: 4
Salary Package: R228,321 per annum, plus benefits

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an Administration environment
Knowledge of SAP, HIS, and BAS systems will be an added advantage
Computer literacy with good administrative skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of customer care and Batho Pele Principles
Willingness to rotate and assist across different sections within the Administration Department when required

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidates will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and records management duties, including but not limited to:

Filing, retrieval, and tracking of patients’ medical records
Collecting and managing patient files across all hospital wards
Capturing, updating, and maintaining patient information on the HIS/SAP systems
Ensuring daily ward statistics are accurately completed
Safekeeping and lawful disposal of patient files in accordance with the National Archives Act
Tracing missing files and monitoring the movement of medical records using registers and electronic systems
Accurate capturing and completion of downtime registers and tools
Classifying patients correctly and processing discharges on the system
Collecting revenue according to hospital requirements
Implementing GPF 4 and 5 procedures
Managing patient queries and supporting complaint resolution processes
Ensuring compliance with the Ideal Hospital Framework, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter, and the OHS Act
Supporting patient safety incident management
Performing any other duties as delegated by management

Important Application Information

Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment Portal, Click here to apply.
No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted
Ensure all required information and supporting documents are correctly uploaded before submission

This vacancy offers a stable government career opportunity for experienced administration professionals seeking to contribute to efficient healthcare service delivery within the public sector.