CHIEF REGISTRY CLERK: MEDICAL RECORDS

Department of Health

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in a Registry environment or Medical Records. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Records Management Procedural as well as the ability to capture data and operate computer. Computer literate. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge of PERMIS/SPMS system. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.

Duties

Ensure work processes within Medical Records are executed as per policies and protocols including data capturing, batching of episode folders, filing and retrieving of documents, printing of appointment lists and the finalisation thereof. Efficient and effective control over the scanning centre to ensure quality assurance of patient information. Ensure that the destruction/ disposal of folders and x-rays are done timeously and as per Records Management Policy. Responsible for the supervision of medical records clerks including leave administration, attendance registers, PERMIS reviews and other HR-related matters. Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and protocols. Plan and monitor in house and external training of staff.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms M Xontana Tel No: (021) 938-4512

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 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.