This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SUPPORT SERVICES (DEATH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE)

Department of Health

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Experience: Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in a hospital environment: support services. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate as required and perform after hour duties, including weekends and Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of death administration processes, including natural and unnatural deaths. Knowledge of relevant legislation and protocols, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Health Act, and Batho Pele Principles. Supervisory, organisational and planning skills. Labour Relations and disciplinary process knowledge. Strong administrative and operational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Computer literacy and data capturing/reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work with people from all walks of life and to handle conflict in a professional manner. Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and database management. Good interpersonal skills. Punctual, observant and professional. Innovative with strong problem-solving abilities as well as strong leadership skills. Knowledge of Government policies and prescripts.

Duties

Supervise, organise and control personnel and resources to ensure optimal service delivery in the Death Administration Office as well as limited support services components (e.g. Pneumatic Tube Station). Ensure smooth operational flow of deceased patients, including timely removal from wards and liaison with undertakers and contracted service providers. Facilitate communication and handover of deceased persons to undertakers, and relevant stakeholders. Process and verify all death-related documentation, including DHA1663, cremation, non-contagious and pauper burial forms. Liaise with families, next of kin and stakeholders regarding storage, transfers, burial and cremation. Manage unclaimed bodies and destitute processing in accordance with the National Health Act. Ensure invoices and payments to contracted companies/service providers are processed timeously. Maintain accurate death registers, databases, reports and statistics. Oversee leave administration, attendance registers, PERMIS reviews and other HR-related. Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and protocols. Compile weekly and monthly operational reports.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.