Junior Practice Assistant, Durban

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a passionate Junior Practice Assistant to support their dynamic team, ensuring exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate should have a Matric qualification, 1 year of administration experience, and be fluent in Afrikaans and English. This role offers a salary of R 5 000 - R 6 000 plus incentives, with opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of administration experience.
• Previous sales experience.
• Experience in medical practices beneficial.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid RSA driver's license and own transport or reliable transport.
• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receiving patients.
• Opening and managing patient files.
• Assist patients with fitting frames.
• Compile quotations and invoices.
• Assist with stock takes.
• Schedule appointments.
• Ensure that the practice is organized and tidy.
• Provide support to the sales team by promoting products and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent customer service

Education

Matric

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world of healthcare? Our client is looking for a dedicated Junior Practice Assistant in Durbanto support their dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in a vibrant environment where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued.

If you’re ready to grow professionally while making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Computer literate in Excel
• 1 year of administration experience
• Previous sales experience
• Experience in medical practices beneficial
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Valid RSA driver's license and own transport or reliable transport
• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service

Duties will include:

• Receiving patients
• Opening and managing patient files
• Assist patients with fitting frames
• Compile quotations and invoices
• Assist with stock takes
• Schedule appointments
• Ensure that the practice are organized and tidy
• Provide support to the sales team by promoting products and services, assist with achieving the sales targets

Remuneration:

Arrangement from R 5 000 - R 6 000 + Incentive

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 31October 2025
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted