• Reference Number : refs/056215
• Directorate : Patient Administration
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 237 453.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. L Botha Tel No: 012 319 9945

Requirements :

• Grade 12 (Senior certificate).Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office(MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Power Point, Outlook) applications. Knowledge of HIS/SAP will be an added advantage Knowledge of registration and admission process on HIS/SAP Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act (MHCA 17/2002) documents Billing classification. Preparedness to work shifts (12-hour shift), including weekends and public holidays and overtime when requested.

Duties :

• Provide administrative support to Patient administration operations. Registration of mental health care users (MHCUs) on HIS/SAP. Registration of outpatient visits and appointments (OPD). Admission of mental health care users from referral hospitals and courts. Ensure that correct MHCA documents are submitted on admission and that MHCUs are correctly classified. Knowledge of billing classification according to the UPFS tariffs. Knowledge of downtime procedure. Liaison with the Mental Health Review Board with regards to MHCA documents. Knowledge of periodical reports and the submission thereof .Continuous liaison with prosecutors with regards to admissions from court .Reclassification administrative procedures on state patients to involuntary MHCUs. Update all MHCUs movements on SAP/HIS. Abscondment, discharge and leave of absence procedure Scanning and filing of documents. Safekeeping of MHCU’s private funds, kit and valuables. Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports on admissions and other movements. Perform any other duties as reasonably delegated by the supervisor within the scope of the post.

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, all race groups and genders are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 26-08-2026

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.