This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: FINANCE/ADMIN

Department of Health

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Harry Comay Hospital, George Sub-District
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accounting as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post. Experience: Appropriate experience working with Clinicom. Appropriate experience in a hospital and/or patient fees environment. Appropriate experience in office administration. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, after hours including weekends, public holidays when needed. Willingness to rotate and provide relief support within the hospital. Willingness to assist with admissions and fees functions at Uniondale Hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge of the Clinicom electronic patient administration system. Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum 18. Appropriate knowledge of patient billing processes and ICD-10 coding. High ethical standards, with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly as incumbent will have access to confidential files.

Duties

Admit, register, and assess patients; open patient folders and generate invoices on Clinicom. Provide an efficient medical records and folder management service. Handle cash transactions, issue receipts, safeguard state funds, and perform relief cashier duties. Manage H2 and H3 accounts, IOD, RAF, medical aid, and state department accounts within the George Sub-District. Order and manage medical supplies, ward stock, and institutional requirements. Ensure accurate and timely collection and submission of statistical data. Provide administrative support to the Operational Manager: Nursing and assist with general hospital administration.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr R Lewis-Peters Tel No: (044) 814-1117

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test will form part of the selection process.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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