Ward Clerk | Fixed Term Contract | 4 months

LIFE Healthcare Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gqeberha is seeking a Ward Clerk on a fixed-term contract for 4 months. The successful candidate will provide administrative support and effective communication within the nursing team. Requirements include Matric and recent private healthcare experience. Skills in organization and communication are essential. Interested applicants can email their applications.

Qualifications

• Recent private healthcare experience is essential.
• Proven record of exemplary service.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal service levels while striving to achieve targets.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensure a safe environment in all areas of the unit.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / NQF4

Job description

Ward Clerk – Fixed Term Contract (4 months) – Life Mercantile Hospital

A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Clerk Fixed Term Contract (For a period of 4 months) position reporting to the Unit Manager, Jackie Hamilton. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective interdepartmental liaising, communication and administrative support to the nursing team.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• Ensure the speedy and effective execution of non‑nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in‑service training as scheduled.
• Ensure a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of medico‑legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behaviour, within and outside hospital relations.
• Friendly and helpful client service.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring effective communication between customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 / NQF4.
• Recent private healthcare experience is essential.
• Proven record of exemplary service.
• Listening and communication skills.
• People and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.

Competencies

• Managing calls.
• Diary management.
• Planning, organising of meetings.
• General Office Management.
• Managing ad hoc projects.
• Stock management.
• Patient File Management.

Email: [e-mail]
Closing date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.