Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Patient Administration) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 413.000 - 487.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13th cheque

Employer pension contribution

Housing allowance

Medical aid allowance

Descripción de la vacante

S-Cubed is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Patient Administration) in the Western Cape. The role involves supervising patient administration staff, managing admissions, and ensuring accurate data capture in UPFS processes.

Eligible candidates should hold a National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent and have supervisory experience in hospital patient administration, plus strong MS Office and LOGIS/Clinicom knowledge. Permanent position with benefits is on offer.

Formación

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage patient administration processes.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail; knowledge of relevant systems.
• Understanding of UPFS and related prescripts.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise staff and manage patient administration in Admissions and clinical areas.
• Draft weekly/monthly staff rosters to ensure coverage.
• Manage bookings of patient visits and capture accurate data per patient visit.
• Conduct folder audits and implement quality improvements to enhance compliance.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Administration management

Educación

National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent

Herramientas

LOGIS capturing

Clinicom

Treasury Instructions

Descripción del empleo

Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Patient Administration)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type

Permanent

Reference No

MHS605/2026

Remuneration

R 413 001 - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

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.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Supervision and manage staff and patient administration functions in both Admissions and clinical areas. Manage, leave, draft weekly / monthly staff rosters to ensure all areas are cover for efficient and effective patient administration. Manage all bookings of patient visits. Ensure that accurate and updated information is captured for each patient visit in accordance with prescribed UPFS and other applicable prescripts. Conduct regular folder audits and implement quality improvement plans to correct internal control deficiencies and to enhance compliance in patient administration. Liaise with all role-players in the multi-disciplinary team to increase accuracy of patient administration data.

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.

Experience

Appropriate supervisory experience in patient administration within a hospital environment.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Good communication, both verbal and written. Good interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to organize and manage administration clerks. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail) and basic knowledge of LOGIS capturing, Clinicom and Treasury Instructions. Departmental Instructions (Finance instructions) and Effective management of financial resources.