Unit Administrative Assistant - Surgical

Mediclinic Group; Brits; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Unit Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support in the nursing unit in South Africa, North West. The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 education and possess essential skills such as recordkeeping, patient administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent position is on-site and offers an opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education required.
• No prior experience is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties in the nursing unit.
• Assist with patient administration-related functions.
• Control pharmaceutical stock.
• Deliver reception service.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Patient administration system

Compliment and complaints management

Data capturing

Telephone etiquette

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Stock control processes

Education

Grade 12 with computer literacy subjects or computer literacy certificate

Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Job description

Important Notice

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Unit Administrative Assistant – Surgical

Closing Date: 21/11/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Rethabile Thamae

Reference number: 65192

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Permanent

Internal application note: 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.

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

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

Desired Education

• Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Required 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 literate (Microsoft Office)
• Stock control processes

Employment Considerations

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.