Administration Clerk: Wards

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administration Clerk: Wards, based in Alan Blyth Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. Garden Route District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 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 will be subjected to a competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursing Management and Department by providing additional administrative relief to colleagues, organising meetings, and taking and typing minutes and agendas.
• Order and control stock and equipment to provide a safe environment and prevent safety hazards.
• Ensure effective record keeping and folder management.
• Operate and ensure the office equipment is in good working order, e.g., fax machine, copiers and projectors.
• Admission, discharge and transfer of patients in Clinicom.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience
• Appropriate experience in electronic administration
• (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Appropriate administrative experience in a health environment
• Inherent requirement of the job
• Willingness to relieve other ward clerks/admin clerks in the office of the Nursing Manager
• Willingness to work overtime, shifts, flexi hours and weekends, when needed
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Computer skills in MS Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment
• Committed to the highest possible standards of professional conduct and competency
• Good communication, interpersonal, organising, report-writing, and problemsolving skills
• The ability to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information