Unit Administrative Assistant Surgical Ward

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Cape Town is seeking a Unit Administrative Assistant for the Surgical Ward to provide on-site administrative support within the nursing unit. The role focuses on patient administration, stock control, and reception duties to ensure smooth ward operations.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12 with computer literacy and may have reception/secretarial training. Experience in healthcare admin is preferred but not mandatory. This is a permanent, on-site position based in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Essential education is Grade 12 with computer literacy.
• Desired education includes reception/secretarial/personal assistant training.
• No minimum experience is required; healthcare admin experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient administration related functions.
• Control pharmaceutical stock.
• Deliver a reception service.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Compliment and complaints management

Stock control processes

Education

Grade 12 with computer literacy

Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Job description

Unit Administrative Assistant Surgical Ward

Mediclinic Cape Town| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 19/10/2026

Number of positions: 1

Reference number: 74527

Workplace Type: On-site

Contract: Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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
• Compliment and complaints management
• 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.