Administration Clerk: Support (Primary Health Care) (Permanent position)

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

S-Cubed is seeking an Administration Clerk: Support at Ladismith Clinic in the Western Cape. The role handles front-desk duties, patient registration, appointment administration, and records management, with emphasis on confidentiality under POPIA.

You will also support clinics during staff absences and assist with stationery management. Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare admin is advantageous.
• Computer literacy required: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Render reception and front-desk services including patient registration and appointment administration.
• Create, file, retrieve and safe-keep patient folders per records management prescripts.
• Capture patient and service data accurately on relevant health information systems.
• Provide relief reception and administrative support at clinics and Alan Blyth Hospital during staff absences and vacancies.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and control of stationery and consumables.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per POPIA and Patients’ Rights Charter.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Records management

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Administration Clerk: Support (Primary Health Care)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type

Permanent

Reference No

GRD142/2026

Location

Ladismith Clinic, Kannaland Sub District, Garden Route District

Remuneration

R 237 453 per annum - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

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 any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Qualification

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Render reception and front-desk services, including patient registration and appointment administration. Create, file, retrieve and safe-keep patient folders in accordance with records management prescripts. Capture patient and service data accurately on the relevant health information systems. Provide relief reception and administrative support at the clinics and Alan Blyth Hospital during staff absences and vacancies. Assist with the ordering, receiving and control of stationery and consumables. Maintain confidentiality of patient information in line with POPIA and the Patients’ Rights Charter.

Experience

Appropriate administrative/clerical experience, preferably in a health care environment.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Appropriate knowledge of filing and records management. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a practical test. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel between facilities in the Kannaland Sub-District. Willingness to work overtime when needed.

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.