The Mpumalanga Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various employment opportunities available at healthcare facilities across the province.
The vacancies include Administration Clerk, Ward Clerk and Data Capturer positions, with a total of 36 posts available.
The available positions are suitable for candidates who meet the specified educational, computer literacy and other minimum requirements.
The closing date for applications is 25 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the Mpumalanga Department of Health online application system.
Available Vacancies
- Administration Clerk – 13 Posts
- Ward Clerk – 1 Post
- Data Capturer – 22 Posts
The positions are available at various healthcare facilities, including Kinross Clinic, Troya Clinic, Lebohang Clinic, Standerton Hospital, Alexander Clinic, Dumphries Clinic, Ethandukukhanya CHC, Langkloof Clinic, Vezubuhle Clinic and Lefisoane Clinic.
Candidates are encouraged to carefully check the requirements, duties, centre and reference number before submitting an application.
1. Administration Clerk – 13 Posts
Salary: R237 453 per annum [Level 5]
Reference Number: MPDoH-Local/Aug/26/1332
Centres
The 13 Administration Clerk positions are distributed as follows:
- Kinross Clinic – 6 posts
- Troya Clinic – 1 post
- Lebohang Clinic – 6 posts
The position offers an annual salary of R237 453 and is classified at Level 5.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Understanding of customer care and Batho Pele Principles.
- Willingness to work under pressure.
Applicants should ensure that the information contained in the CV and application accurately reflects the qualifications and skills required for the position.
Duties of an Administration Clerk
The successful candidates will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties within the healthcare environment.
Duties include typing documents, filing records, photocopying documents and registering incoming and outgoing documents.
The Administration Clerk will also assist with the collection of statistics and administrative arrangements. This includes assisting with accommodation and travel logistics.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with meeting and training logistics.
Good organisational skills, attention to detail and basic computer knowledge are therefore important for candidates interested in this position.
2. Ward Clerk – Standerton Hospital
Salary: R237 453 per annum [Level 5]
Reference Number: MPDoH-Local/Aug/26/1333
Centre: Standerton Hospital
The Mpumalanga Department of Health is also recruiting for a Ward Clerk at Standerton Hospital.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Understanding of customer care and Batho Pele Principles.
- Willingness to work under pressure.
Ward Clerk Duties
The Ward Clerk will be responsible for data collection and ensuring that accurate statistics are collected, captured and submitted from wards to the information office on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will check patient files to ensure that captured information is correct and complete. Updating patient files with patient details will also form part of the responsibilities.
Other duties include recording patients entering and leaving the facility in the patient register and updating information relating to treatment received.
The position also requires the capturing of information on the PEIS System. The Ward Clerk will assist with admitting and discharging patients on the PEIS system.
Resource management is another important responsibility. The Ward Clerk will order and control resources, maintain sufficient stock levels and ensure that equipment is kept in good working condition.
The successful candidate will also perform administrative and computer-related duties within the unit and help ensure the accuracy of data management.
Candidates applying for this position should therefore have good attention to detail, basic computer skills and the ability to work accurately with patient information.
3. Data Capturer – 22 Posts
Salary: R201 093 per annum [Level 4]
Reference Number: MPDoH-Local/Aug/26/1355
The Mpumalanga Department of Health has advertised 22 Data Capturer positions at several healthcare facilities.
Available Centres
The posts are distributed as follows:
- Alexander Clinic – 3 posts
- Dumphries Clinic – 3 posts
- Ethandukukhanya CHC – 5 posts
- Langkloof Clinic – 3 posts
- Lebohang Clinic – 2 posts
- Vezubuhle Clinic – 3 posts
- Lefisoane Clinic – 3 posts
The annual salary for the position is R201 093, classified at Level 4.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Computer literacy.
- Willingness to undergo 21 days of data capture training.
The advertised requirements indicate that the data capture course includes both theoretical and practical training aimed at developing the personal and professional skills required of a data capturer.
Duties of a Data Capturer
The Data Capturer will be responsible for ensuring that patients’ records and files are properly kept and secured.
The position involves reconciling patient records with various registers and ensuring ongoing data capturing from patient records into the database.
Accuracy is particularly important because information must be captured according to high standards.
The successful candidate will identify missing data and errors during data entry. Where necessary, missing information or errors must be resolved or queried.
The Data Capturer will also report missing data and errors to the manager at the facility.
Another important responsibility is reviewing and validating information from patient records. The purpose is to ensure that the data is correct, complete and logical.
The successful candidates will also be required to communicate and distribute data to the facility.
Candidates interested in these positions should have good attention to detail and an ability to work accurately with information and computer systems.
How to Apply for Mpumalanga Department of Health Vacancies
Applications for the advertised positions must be submitted through the Mpumalanga Department of Health online application system.
- Official application website: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Applicants should select the appropriate vacancy and complete the online application process before the closing date.
Copies of the required documents must be correctly uploaded to the online application system.
The Department specifically states that applicants should ensure that the following documents are correctly uploaded:
- Copies of qualifications.
- ID document or passport.
- Z83 form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Candidates should check every uploaded document before submitting the application. Incorrect, incomplete or missing documents may affect the application.
It is also important to use the correct reference number when applying for a specific position.
For the Administration Clerk position, the reference number is MPDoH-Local/Aug/26/1332.
For the Ward Clerk position, the reference number is MPDoH-Local/Aug/26/1333.
For the Data Capturer position, the reference number is MPDoH-Local/Aug/26/1355.
Closing Date
The closing date for all the vacancies listed in this advertisement is: 25 August 2026
Candidates should submit applications before the deadline. Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the final day to submit an application because technical problems, incomplete documents or difficulties with uploading files could delay the submission process.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates who are not contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful, except for professional posts, which will be finalised within six months.
The Mpumalanga Department of Health reserves the right to amend, review or withdraw advertised posts if doing so serves the best interests of the department.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability status on the online application system.
Applicants should also ensure that all information provided during the application process is accurate and truthful.