This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ADMISSIONS

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: New Somerset Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in patient administration in a hospital environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, night duty, weekends and public holidays. Expected to rotate within the admissions components, based on operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Appropriate Clinicom experience.

Duties

Render an effective and efficient Patient Administration service at the Reception Point according to DOH policy and ensure accurate assessment of patients to the means test and billing of patient accounts. Assess patients and registering of new patients with complete relevant Clinicom system transactions, Hospital Memorandum 18 and UPFS manual. Responsible for sound cash management, that of state custody and record keeping of state monies. Handle telephonic and personal enquiries regarding patients Effective co-operation and support to supervisor, colleagues and members of the Management team and Filling, Drawing of folders and any ad-hoc duties.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms R Abrahams Tel No: (021) 402-6340

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.