Administrative Officer: Finance/Admin (Revenue)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administrative Officer: Finance/Admin (Revenue), based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 16 November 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. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical test.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the operational duties of the Hospital Fees Department (all categories).
• Monitor and oversee financial transactions relating to HIS, BAS, Cash Management, Credit Balances, and JAC.
• Supervise and coordinate Patient Fees Debt Management processes, including Irrecoverable Debt Relief Delegations.
• Oversee and monitor Patient Fees Revenue Management functions (EDI, follow-up of medical aid and non-medical aid invoices, RAF, Foreign Patients, Research Patients, IOD, and State Departments) in accordance with the Hospital Fees Manual Chapter 18 and relevant Finance Instructions.
• Supervise human resource administration, performance management, and labour relations matters within the section.
• Facilitate client liaison and information management, including the interpretation, communication, and implementation of Finance Instructions.
• Oversee file management and the disposal/destruction of State records in accordance with applicable policies.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings and forums.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.
• Experience
• Appropriate experience in a Debt and Revenue Management/Hospital accounting environment
• Appropriate experience in BAS, AR, Clinicom and supervisory exposure
• Inherent requirement of the job
• Willingness to rotate within Revenue Section and relieve colleagues
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and meet time-frames
• Good management skills with analytical abilities
• Good interpersonal and labour relations abilities
• Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum Chapter 18, UPFS, BAS, HIS, Clinicom, Accounts Receivable (AR) System, JAC and Finance instructions
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Strong sense of confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury and Finance Instructions