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Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health at Weskoppies Hospital in Pretoria is seeking a reliable administrative assistant to support clerical filing, mail delivery, and document movement within the hospital. Requirements include Grade 10, ability to rotate, good interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and physical fitness to perform duties.

The role involves independent work under limited supervision and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (Standard 8) with willingness to rotate within the unit.
• Reliable and responsible with a strong work ethic and physically fit.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Move MHCU clinical files between OPD, Ward 1, Pharmacy and other sections.
• Submit MHCA forms/documents and deliver items to internal/external parties; perform other duties as delegated.

Education

Grade 10 (Standard 8)

Job description

Requirements :

• Grade 10 (Standard 8). Willingness to rotate within the unit. Reliable and responsible with a strong work ethic. Physically fit and able to perform strenuous duties. Good interpersonal and relationship skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Duties :

• Movement of mental health care users (MHCUs) clinical files from OPD and Ward 1 to the Pharmacy section for medicine collection. Movement of clinical files from Patient administration to OPD clinics. Movement of files to and from the Auditorium, OPD clinic, central admissions, case manager’s office and the archives. Movement of walk-inn users’ clinical files from central admissions to pharmacy and to OPD. Submitting of MHCA forms / documents to and from Patient administration, matron’s office and clinical manager’s office. Collecting and delivering documents / mail twice a day to and from various sections. Collect and submit official documents as requested internally and externally. Perform any other duties as reasonably delegated by the supervisor within the scope of the post.

Eligibility

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities, Males of all race groups are encouraged to apply.

Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 26-08-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have grade 10 ?

Willingness to rotate within the unit?