• Reference Number : refs/042599
• Directorate : Patient Affairs Department
• Number of Posts : 25

• Package : R 228 321 .00 (per annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. R Mashikinya TEL NO 011 488 3207/3430 Ms. M.P Rapetswa Tel 011 488 3919

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Knowledge: limited range of work procedures and elementary clerical duties such as Administration, Data capturing, Administration procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards. Planning and or organising. Reporting procedures. How to do basic research/ gather information. Procurement directives and procedures. Knowledge of statistics. Skills: Mathematical skills, Problem solving, Organising. Ability to operate computer (Microsoft Package), Computer course or certificate (The Institution must have registered with DHET) or computer as subject (Be written on CV) from DHET registered institution. Basic interpersonal relationship. Maintaining discipline. Formulation and editing. The following will be an added advantage: 2 to 5 years’ experience in Patient Administration or diploma/ degree as the admin clerk. Knowledge of Hospital Information System (MEDICOM). Be professional and customer orientated in line with the Batho Pele Principles and the six ministerial priorities. Abide by code of conduct and show a positive attitude. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of acts that govern Patient Administration, i.e. MEDICOM, PFMA, Patients’ rights, Batho Pele Principles, Procedure Manual II and UPFS. Please note that shift work (working public holidays & weekends) and staff rotation is compulsory.

Duties :

• General administration duties as instructed by Supervisors and Head of Department. Submitting of Patient files to Medical Records on regular basis. Register and secure patients’ appointments and admissions. Do ward census. Transfer Patients on system. Update known patients and all other patients with insufficient information. Use ITC (Trans Union) to check patients’ financial status. Enter ICD 10 codes. Attend to enquiries from public / community. Classifications and other information relating to patients must be updated as required and work as part of a team by ensuring accurate capturing of data and billing procedures for billing purposes. Capture down time in line with Circular 11 of 2014. Update patient information on visit and review classifications. Strictly adhere to internal controls processes. Compile departmental stats if required. Attend meetings, workshops and trainings as delegated by managers and supervisors. Work strictly in line with Auditor General and National Core Standards (IDEAL HOSPITAL FRAMEWORK) requirements. Perform duties in accordance with the job description.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted on a (PDF Format only) to the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documentsplus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification and social media checks). NB: Reference Checks-the applicant should provide contactable referees (names, cell phone number and email address), of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85/1993. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 25-03-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.