Administration Clerk: Support (Medico Legal Services) (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 the Western Cape offers a permanent administrative role within a busy health department. You will provide reception and office services, manage databases, and liaise with patients and internal staff to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has proven Medico-Legal experience, Clinicom proficiency, and solid MS Office skills. The post includes benefits such as a 13th cheque, pension contributions, housing and medical aid allowances.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience in a Medico-Legal environment.
• Appropriate office administration experience.
• Appropriate experience in client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective and efficient administrative support and reception service.
• Office management and liaise with external and internal clients.
• Create, register, update and manage databases and electronic management of records.
• Request and transfer patient folders via Clinicom.
• Process client/patient requests and prepare documents for completion by clinical staff in terms of RAF /WCA /SAPS and Insurance.
• Ensure timeous submission of statistical data, as well as collate and compile monthly report and statistical data.
• Provide assistance to Supervisor and HOD.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Clinicom knowledge

Stats & reporting

MS Word Excel Outlook

Tools

ECM

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GSH228/2026

Location:

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

CLOSING DATE

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.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Deliver an effective and efficient administrative support and reception service. Office management and liaise with external and internal clients. Create, register, update and manage databases and electronic management of records. Request and transfer patient folders via Clinicom. Process client/patient requests and prepare documents for completion by clinical staff in terms if RAF /WCA /SAPS and Insurance. Ensure timeous submission of statistical data, as well as collate and compile monthly report and statistical data. Provide assistance to Supervisor and HOD.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Good planning; organisational; interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Knowledge of Clinicom. Ability to compile stats and draft reports. Knowledge of Electronic Content Management (ECM). Knowledge of the POPI and PAIA Act . Undergo development courses. Computer literacy in (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

Enquiries

Experience

Appropriate experience in a Medico Legal environment. Appropriate office administration experience. Appropriate experience in client care.

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. 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.