Ward Clerk | Surgical/Medical overflow Ward

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Durban is seeking a Ward Clerk to support nursing operations through effective communication and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of hospital experience and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. The role involves managing stock, ensuring service quality and communication between staff and customers. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hospital experience as a stock controller/ward clerk.
• Knowledge of SAP system is essential.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Manage and control stock in the ward.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ward Clerk | Surgical/Medical overflow Ward

Function Administration Facility Life Bedford Gardens Hospital Position Ward Clerk | Surgical/Medical overflow Ward Introduction

A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Clerk position reporting to the Unit Manager. 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.
• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensuring 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 behavior, within and outside hospital relation.
• 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.
• Manage and control stock in the ward.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Minimum of 2 years hospital experience as a stock controller/ward clerk
• Knowledge of SAP system is essential.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing (negotiation)
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour

Email [e-mail] Closing date Monday, August 4, 2025

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

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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.