Unit Administrative Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Unit Administrative Assistant in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. The role involves supporting nursing unit processes through administrative tasks, patient administration, and stock control. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 qualification with computer literacy. The position is permanent and work is on-site. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with computer literacy.
• Experience in administration within a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties.
• Assist with patient administration functions.
• Control pharmaceutical stock.
• Deliver a reception service.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Patient administration system

Compliment and complaints management

Data capturing

Telephone etiquette

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Stock control processes

Education

Grade 12 (with computer literacy subjects or an additional computer literacy certificate)

Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Job description

Important Notice: Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and / or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies.

Unit Administrative Assistant

Mediclinic Emfuleni | Vanderbijlpark, Emfuleni | South Africa

Closing date: 19/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nkosazane Khomo

Reference number: 66527

Workplace Type: On-site – Permanent

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver optimal support towards processes and procedures in the nursing unit.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform administrative duties
• Assist with patient administration related functions
• Control pharmaceutical stock
• Deliver a reception service

Required Education

Essential Education: Grade 12 (with computer literacy subjects or an additional computer literacy certificate)

Desired Education: Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Required Experience

Essential Minimum Experience: None

Desired Experience: Administrative experience in a healthcare setting

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Recordkeeping
• Patient administration system
• Compliment and complaints management
• Data capturing
• Telephone etiquette
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Stock control processes

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.