Care Home Administrator: Streamlined Admin & Resident Services

Tashas Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tashas Group is seeking an experienced Care Home Administrator to join our team. The role reports to the Home Manager and collaborates with heads of departments to provide a comprehensive admin service supporting business and clinical activity in the care home. Working hours are 0900-1700, Monday to Friday, full-time.

Responsibilities include managing reception, admissions coordination, contract processing, payments, payroll, and HR letters. A strong, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a care home administrator essential.
• Welcoming and approachable persona.
• Confident liaising with staff and residents.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work alone as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception services.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective residents and assist with queries.
• Coordinate admissions with Home Manager or Deputy.
• Present and sign contracts on day one of admission.
• Collect initial payment and arrange Direct Debits.
• Maintain administration systems relating to residents.
• Maintain petty cash and weekly reconciliations.
• Liaise with payroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
• Manage day-to-day payroll and queries.
• Prepare payroll returns and HR letters in line with HR process.
• Cover reception duties in absence of receptionist.

Skills

Care home administration

Payroll understanding

HR liaison

Job description

Tashas Group is seeking an experienced Care Home Administrator to join our team. The role reports to the Home Manager and collaborates with heads of departments to provide a comprehensive admin service supporting business and clinical activity in the care home. Working hours are 0900-1700, Monday to Friday, full-time.

Responsibilities include managing reception, admissions coordination, contract processing, payments, payroll, and HR letters. A strong, team-oriented approach is essential.