Messenger (Medical Records)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 139 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking candidates for a role that involves managing files at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Applicants should have Grade 12 and possess basic numeracy and good communication skills. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and manage routine tasks effectively. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start their careers in the healthcare sector. Applications must be submitted online, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Collect files from clinic, wards, and casualty.
• Check and control that files are entered in the control register.
• Deliver files to the relevant departments.

Skills

Basic numeracy literacy

Good verbal communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Package

R138 486.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

Grade 12. No experience required. Skills: Basic numeracy literacy. Good verbal and communication skills.

Knowledge of a limited range of work procedures such as messenger, working procedure in respect of working environment and elementary duties such as: courier services, planning and organizing skills, ability to perform routine tasks and basic interpersonal relationship skills. Batho Pele principles.

The following will be an added advantage: Should be prepared to work shifts and public holidays. Be willing to work in a team and under stressful conditions.

Duties

Collect files from clinic, wards and casualty. Check and control that files are entered in the control register. Sign for files collected from wards. Do not accept loose documents: deliver files to the relevant departments. Prepare ward files for casualty and Counter A and deliver, rotate in various sections as required.

Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

24‑12‑2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12?

Notes

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.