Administration Clerk: Wards & Clinics (2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type

Permanent

Reference No

RXH43/2026

Location

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch
REMUNERATION
R 237 453 - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
STARTING DATE
7/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
CLOSING DATE
  • PLEASE NOTE:
2026/07/17 17:00:00
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
EXPERIENCE
Appropriate Clinicom experience in a ward and/or clinic administration environment, including the Clinicom system
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
ENQUIRIES
Ms. HJ van Graan, Tel no (021) 658-5007
DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)
Registration of patients on the Clinicom system. Admissions, transfers, and discharges of in-patients. Maintenance of appointments and ward registers. Compiling of patient statistics. Handling telephonic, verbal and written enquiries. Support to Finance Component in ensuring correct debtor assessment of patients and data capturing of patient information on Clinicom System, correct handling of foreign patients.
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)
Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum 18, UPFS, HIS, Clinicom, and Finance Instructions. Strong sense of confidentiality and trustworthiness. Ability to work under pressure without supervision. Good client care skills.
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Willingness to rotate and/or cover other areas at short notice.
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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