Administration Clerk: Admissions

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administration Clerk: Admissions, based in Hermanus CDC, Overstrand Sub-district. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. Overberg District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

Responsibilities

• Admission of patients including correct patient assessment and accurate data/information capturing.
• Ensure correct management of patient folders at reception area and schedule appointments (new, follow-up and operations) on the system.
• Recordkeeping, compile new, retrieve, file, trace lost and manage duplicates and old folders as well as maintain a record system and archive.
• Accurate collection, safekeeping and deposit of state money.
• Deal with written and or telephonic queries or enquiries with regards to patient admission matters.
• Perform relief duties as well as support to supervisor as required.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience:
• Appropriate patient administrative experience in a health/patient environment
• Appropriate Clinicom/PHCIS experience
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• A valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s license
• Willingness to work overtime if operational requirements so demand
• Good interpersonal skills
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, and as part of a team, ability to maintain confidentiality and problem-solving and conflict management with good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of applicable policies - Hospital Fees memorandum Chapter 18, the Uniform.
• Patient Fee Schedule (UPFS), Finance Instructions & Medical Records policies.
• Knowledge of Clinicom.