Administration Clerk: Support (Medical Records)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administration Clerk: Support (Medical Records) in Metro Health Services, based in Brackengate Transitional Care Facility. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 30 October 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• To deliver an effective medical records service to the hospital.
• To manage and maintain patient files.
• Archiving and disposal of patient files.
• Collect, compile and submit statistics to supervisor.
• Printing of reports and retrieving files for various departments.
• Provide effective support to supervisor, colleagues and other departments.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience:
• Appropriate experience in a Medical Records environment in a hospital setting
• Appropriate experience in patient administration
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license.
• Expected to travel between Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre and Brackengate Transitional Care Facility to provide support when operationally required.
• Willingness to provide support within the Admissions and Fees departments when operationally required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Knowledge of data capturing
• Preparation
• Quality assurance of files
• Knowledge of the Western Cape Archive Act
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of Clinicom System