Administration Clerk | Radiotherapy Centre

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking an Administration Clerk for the Radiotherapy Centre. The role involves assisting with reception functions, managing diaries, and coordinating patient appointments. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate and strong administrative skills, as well as proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Exceptional communication skills are essential, along with the ability to multitask effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service in cancer care.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience as an administration assistant/medical reception is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ICD 10 codes and hospital procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reception functions as required.
• Manage diaries for Planning and Treatment Floor.
• Coordinate patient appointments and maintain records.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Computer literacy with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Good communication and patient care skills

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Administration Clerk | Radiotherapy Centre

Function Administration Facility Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital

Position Administration Clerk | Radiotherapy Centre

Overview

A vacancy exists for an Administration Clerk, based at Life Vincent Pallotti Radiotherapy Centre in Cape Town. This position reports to the Radiotherapy Unit Manager. The Radiotherapy Centre provides comprehensive cancer care services to patients. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective administration of the Radiotherapy department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reception functions as required
• Ensure sufficient stationary available
• Managing diaries for Planning and Treatment Floor
• Data capturing
• Archive management
• Filing and general office duties
• Receive visitors and telephone calls
• Manage front office access and activities
• Coordinate patient appointments
• Maintain patient records
• Coordinate receipt, completion and delivery of forms and mail
• Strong administration skills
• Computer literacy with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to work systematically
• Good communication and patient care skills
• English and one other official language essential

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience as an administration assistant/medical reception will be an added advantage
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure and professionalism
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and previous relevant experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of ICD 10 codes as well as authorisation process is essential
• Honest, trustworthy, attention to detail and reliable
• Empathetic

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

How to apply

Email [e-mail]

Closing date Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.

External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.