ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: PATIENT ADMINISTRATION

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/AUG/26/1234
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
Centre: Witbank Hospital Internal Medicine (Nkangala District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus three (3) years’ experience in Patient Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA. Extensive knowledge of outpatient administration, reception in and help desk functions. Extensive knowledge of PEIS, Billing system and UPFS user guide/procedure book. Knowledge of Revenue policies and understanding of sector financial administration and the provisions of PFMA. Knowledge of relevant prescripts such as Government Gazette. Good communication skill, report writing skills be computer literate and have ability to work under pressure. Be available to work extra hours in a 24-hour shift environment and be part of the hospital’s multidisciplinary committees. A valid driver licence will serve as an added advantage.

Duties

Manage patient admin in 24 hours shift system, manage and sustain internal control for collection of revenue, process debtors account, banking of revenue collected, excising control over the maintenance and application of the filing system for medical records, facilitate proper classification and re-classification of patients, compile management, reports, manage archiving of patient records, evaluation of staff in terms of the performance management system. Prepare on / off duties for staff including ward clerk. Control overtime, stand-by and Sunday/public holiday claims. Control queue Marshall, porter and mortuary services. Handle enquiries relating to patient admin, assist with case management and compile daily, weekly and monthly statistics and reports.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

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 8 August 2026.

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