WARD ADMINISTRATION CLERK

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/WAC/NMAH/NTSG-ON/07/07/2026
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate, / NQF level 4 with no experience. One (1) year public service internship programme experience will be given preference. Previous administration in a hospital environment will serve as an added advantage. Basic knowledge of administration processes, Batho Pele principle and Patients Right Charter A good understanding of general administration. Understanding of confidentiality. Client Orient and customer focus. Written and verbal communication. Report writing skills and time management. Computer literacy in MS Office suits especially Word & Excel.

Duties

Provide ward administration services: Compile patient folders that contain the relevant documentation. Record and reconcile the midnight patient census. Account for admissions, discharges and transfers. Keep notice boards neat, relevant and current. Capture statistical data. Monitor ward stock levels: Order and receive ward supplies – stationery, surgical supplies, etc. Replace ward stock condemned. Record movement of ward stock and supplies. Maintain documents / files: Keep files neat and complete. File correspondence. Trace movement of files. Put files into archives according to the correct category and place. Perform routine clerical duties: Make photocopies. Compile duty roosters and submit to Human Resource. Make transport arrangements for transfer of patients. Take ward telephone calls.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469 or Enquiries: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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