Administration Clerk: Admissions (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension fund contribution

Housing allowance

Medical aid

Job summary

S-Cubed in Western Cape has a permanent posting starting 23 Oct 2026. The role involves admitting patients, updating records, and scheduling appointments within a health services setting.

The incumbent will handle filing, archiving, and cashier duties with accuracy and security of funds, while supporting supervisors and colleagues and undertaking relief tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime on short notice to meet operational requirements.
• Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• The Department of Health and Wellness requires compliance with appointment requirements and checks.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients, update patient information, maintain patient appointments and schedule appointments for patients.
• Keep record, file and retrieve folders, trace old folders and compile new folders, archive and destruct folders.
• Effective support to supervisor and colleagues and relief duties.
• Cashier duties, accurate collection, safekeeping of state money, control, which includes receipt of money, issue of receipt and account to patient.

Education

Senior Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GRD125/2026

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

23 Oct 2026

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 this post.

Inherent Requirements of the job

Willingness to work overtime on short notice to meet operational requirements.

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Admit patients, update patient information, maintain patient appointments and schedule appointments for patients. Keep record, file and retrieve folders, trace old folders and compile new folders, archive and destruct folders. Effective support to supervisor and colleagues and relief duties. Cashier duties, accurate collection, safekeeping of state money, control, which includes receipt of money, issue of receipt and account to patient.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word and Excel). Appropriate knowledge of record keeping and the PHCIS policy and procedures. Good communication skills (Written and verbal). Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

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.