Hospital Clerk

About the role

The Department of Home Affairs is hiring a Hospital Clerk, based in Western Cape Small Office Ceres. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 – R279,708 a year. How to apply: Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows: Western Cape: Physical Address: 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000. Reference number to quote: HRMC 67/26/2 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Render birth registration services to clients.
• Receive notice of birth and relevant supporting documents.
• Complete DHA 24.
• Perform online verification of informant or take full set of fingerprints when online verifications are not available.
• Capture application on the National Population Register.
• Submit application for quality assurance to supervisor.
• Confirm informant’s details.
• Print birth certificate.
• Sign and issue birth certificate as delegated.
• The informant signs the register to acknowledge receipt of the birth certificate.
• Record and maintain a birth occurrence vs. registered births register.
• Record and register of foreign birth occurrences register.
• Provide death registration services to clients.
• Ensure good governance, risk and compliance.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.

Requirements

• Grade 12 as recognised by SAQA.
• An NQF Level 5 qualification as recognised by SAQA, and/or DHA Qualification: Home Affairs Services (NQF level 5).
• Understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts.
• Basic Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Basic knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Adhere to Standards Operating Procedures for registration of birth and death.
• A valid drivers’ license.
• Required skills and competencies:
• Planning and Organising
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Financial administration
• Clerical and administration
• Multitask
• Teamwork
• Record and time management
• Professionalism
• Proven Client Focus and Orientation
• Computer Literacy
• Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability