Ward Clerk | Paediatric

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

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Ward Clerk for its Paediatric unit. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the nursing team, manage patient bookings, and coordinate transport. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of one year of administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail and customer focus are essential qualities. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• General administrative experience – at least 1 year.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience in co-ordinating bookings and patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the nursing team.
• Ensure effective interdepartmental communication.
• Assist in managing patient transport.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Clerk position in Paediatric unit based at Life Bayview Private Hospital. 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

• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.

Requirements

• General administrative experience – at least 1 year
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• Co‑ordinating bookings and patient transport.

Competencies

• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.

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.