Administration Clerk

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 228 000 - 269 000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare department in Gauteng is seeking candidates for a patient administration position. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Certificate and a minimum of 6 months' experience in patient administration. Key responsibilities include record management, direct patient assistance, and data capturing. The annual salary ranges from R 228,321 to R 268,950, in addition to other benefits. Those with prior applications are encouraged to apply again before the closing date of 20-02-2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in patient administration.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Willingness to work weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Open patient files and manage records.
• Direct patients to service points.
• Capture data accurately on computer.
• Perform various administrative duties.

Skills

Good planning and organization

Record keeping

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent

Diploma/degree in Public Administration or Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Package : R 228 321.00- R 268 950.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms N Xaba Tel No: (011) 737 - 9700

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of 6 months’ appropriate experience in patient administration. Diploma/degree in Public Administration or Public management will be an added advantage. Willingness to work weekends and night shifts. Computer literacy is essential. Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to work under pressure. Skills: good planning, organizing, record keeping and communication skills (verbal and written). Good interpersonal relationship. Ability to work independently and in a team. Current and former EPWP participants and COVID-19 contract officials are encouraged to apply.

Duties :

• Open patient files, proper records management system, file and retrieve folders. Direct patients to different service points, Registration of patients. Record admission statistics. Accurate data capturing on computer. Administration duties. Sort patient records. Book patients for clinic appointments. Record waiting time, File patients results Work with data captures to collect data daily and check data quality. Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager.

Notes :

• : Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal : http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. This is a readvertisement and people who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 20-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 or equivalent qualification?

Do you have computer literacy?

Do you have a minimum of 6 months’ appropriate experience in patient administration?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.