Health Administration and Support Services: Multiple Vacancies Available at the Department of Health and Wellness – Apply Now

Western Cape Government

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of exciting opportunities within its Health Administration and Support Services. These positions offer a chance to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of quality health care services across multiple facilities in the Garden Route, West Coast, Metro Health Services, and other districts. Whether experienced in patient admissions, medical records management, human resources, or office support, candidates will find rewarding roles that support the efficient operation of health services and enhance patient care.

Applicants must possess the relevant qualifications and experience as specified for each role, alongside a commitment to uphold service ethics, norms, and standards within the health sector. The Department encourages individuals with strong communication, administrative, and computer literacy skills who are able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. These positions often require readiness to work shifts, travel within districts, and maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. The Department provides a supportive environment where employees can develop professionally while making a positive impact on community health.

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness – Career Opportunities

  • Administration Clerk: Support (Generic)
  • Administration Clerk: Admissions (4 Posts)
  • Administration Clerk: Support (Records Management – Medical Records)
  • Administration Clerk: Admissions
  • Senior Administrative Officer: Patient Administration
  • Administrative Officer: Support Services
  • Administrative Officer: Information Management
  • Administrative Officer: Human Resources Management
  • Administrative Officer: Support Services
  • Administrative Officer: Support (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Administration Clerk: Support (Generic)

Location: Amalienstein Clinic (Zoar), Oudtshoorn/Kannaland Sub-district, Garden Route District
Salary: R228,312 per annum
Reference: Post 36/160

About the Role
Support healthcare delivery through efficient patient administration and record management at Amalienstein Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

  • Register and admit patients using PHCIS, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
  • Manage daily registry tasks, including filing and document handling.
  • Retrieve, trace, and compile patient folders, maintaining accurate records.
  • Support supervisors and staff with general administrative tasks.
  • Assist with stock control and ordering consumables via LOG 1 monitoring.
  • Uphold service ethics, norms, and standards while addressing patient inquiries.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in a health facility.
  • Skills: Proficiency in PHCIS, computer literacy, excellent verbal/written communication, strong filing/recordkeeping skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Other: Valid manual driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Enquiries: Ms S Labuschagne, Tel: (028) 551-1010
Note: Applicants may be considered for similar roles in the Garden Route District for 3 months post-advertisement.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administration Clerk: Admissions (4 Posts)

Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Salary: R228,312 per annum
Reference: Post 36/161

About the Role
Join Tygerberg Hospital’s patient reception team to ensure seamless admissions and accurate financial processing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle and safeguard state monies, issuing accurate patient invoices.
  • Perform reception, clinic, ward, and special office duties using CLINICOM.
  • Collect documents to classify patients into correct tariff categories.
  • Capture and admit appointments daily, maintaining an accurate filing system.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in patient reception services.
  • Skills: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, CLINICOM), data collation, strong communication, interpersonal, and client care skills, ability to work under pressure, independently, or in a team.
  • Other: Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and perform relief duties as required.

Enquiries: Mr RE Domingo, Tel: (021) 938-4550
Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical assessment.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administration Clerk: Support (Records Management) (Medical Records)

Location: Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district, West Coast District
Salary: R228,321 per annum
Reference: Post 36/162

About the Role
Support Vredendal Hospital’s medical records and patient administration processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage effective patient admissions.
  • Oversee revenue control, including receipt of money, issuing accounts, and safekeeping valuables.
  • Maintain registry administration, including file repairs and archiving per regulations.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in medical records and patient administration, including Clinicom.
  • Skills: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel), strong communication, interpersonal, and numerical skills, knowledge of filing/archiving guidelines, ability to work independently.
  • Other: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, willingness to travel, physically fit to lift heavy boxes.

Enquiries: Ms CA Davids, Tel: (027) 213-2038
Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical test.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administration Clerk: Admissions

Location: Citrusdal Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district, West Coast District
Salary: R228,321 per annum
Reference: Post 36/163

About the Role
Ensure smooth patient admissions and record management at Citrusdal Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Register and capture patient information on Clinicom, assessing patients via income means test.
  • Manage recordkeeping, filing, folder retrieval, tracing, destruction, and creation.
  • Handle cash management, switchboard operations, and patient inquiries.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in patient admissions, including Clinicom.
  • Skills: Computer literacy, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and unsupervised.
  • Other: Willingness to work 12-hour shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays) and overtime; valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Enquiries: Mr GG Syster, Tel: (022) 921-2153
Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical assessment.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Senior Administrative Officer: Patient Administration

Location: New Somerset Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R397,116 per annum
Reference: Post 36/164

About the Role
Lead patient administration and revenue collection at New Somerset Hospital, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage patient administration and revenue components, implementing internal controls.
  • Reduce financial risk and enhance revenue collection through daily operations.
  • Ensure timely, quality monthly reporting.
  • Oversee HR practices, including disciplinary procedures, leave, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

  • Qualification: 3-year National Diploma or Degree.
  • Experience: Relevant experience in patient administration and revenue collection in a hospital.
  • Skills: In-depth knowledge of PFMA, Hospital Fees Memorandum, UPFS, ARS, BAS, and hospital systems; strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills; computer literacy (MS Package).
  • Other: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Enquiries: Mr R Cajada, Tel: (021) 402-6594
Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo written and oral assessments. Applicants may be considered for similar roles in Metro Health Services for 3 months.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administrative Officer: Support Services

Location: Klipfontein/Mitchell’s Plain Sub-structure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R325,101 per annum
Reference: Post 36/150

About the Role
Oversee support services, including maintenance, transport, and contract management, to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage building maintenance, repairs, and compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Administer service contracts (security, waste, etc.) and GG vehicle usage/maintenance.
  • Supervise document reproduction, hygiene standards, and support staff performance.
  • Provide administrative support, attend meetings, conduct site visits, and compile reports.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate with Mathematics or Accountancy (or equivalent with relevant experience).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in support services, supply chain, reporting, transport, reprographic, cleaning, and contract management.
  • Skills: Knowledge of PFMA, treasury regulations, LOGIS, MS Office, GMT prescripts, contracts, and OHS Act; computer literacy; ability to interpret financial policies.
  • Other: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Enquiries: Ms S Mc Quire, Tel: (021) 370-5071
Note: Applicants may be considered for similar roles in Metro Health Services for 3 months. Candidates will undergo written/practical and oral assessments.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administrative Officer: Information Management

Location: Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland Sub-district, Garden Route District
Salary: R325,101 per annum
Reference: Post 36/151

About the Role
Coordinate health data management to support operational and management reporting at Alan Blyth Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect, verify, and submit health data per provincial policies and SOPs.
  • Monitor data quality and trends, providing regular reports to management.
  • Support health information activities, maintain systems, and assist with audits.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant health information management experience.
  • Skills: Knowledge of Sinjani, Clinicom, Etr.Net, PHCIS, Ditcom, and IT Helpdesk; advanced computer literacy (MS Office, Access); strong communication, training, and analytical skills.
  • Other: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license; willingness to travel.

Enquiries: Mr LY Manewil, Tel: (044) 203-7293
Note: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a practical test. Applicants may be considered for similar roles in the Garden Route District for 3 months.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administrative Officer: Human Resources Management

Location: Harry Comay Hospital, George Sub District, and Uniondale Hospital, Garden Route District
Salary: R325,101 per annum
Reference: Post 36/152

About the Role
Support HR operations, ensuring compliance with policies and efficient personnel administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer HRM policies, PERSAL transactions, and personnel/salary administration.
  • Manage pension, leave, allowances, paysheets, PILIR, and file audits.
  • Oversee recruitment, selection, and support functions.
  • Supervise admin clerks, maintain compliance, and record training/labor stats.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in HR (salary administration, service conditions, PERSAL, recruitment) and supervision.
  • Skills: Knowledge of HRM policies, commuted overtime, OSD prescripts; computer literacy (MS Office, PERSAL); ability to interpret legislation and agreements.
  • Other: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Enquiries: Mr E Thom, Tel: (044) 814-1099
Note: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a practical test. Applicants may be considered for similar roles in the Garden Route District for 3 months.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administrative Officer: Support Services

Location: Vanguard CHC, Southern Western Sub-structure, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R325,101 per annum
Reference: Post 36/153

About the Role
Provide operational oversight for reception and information management at Vanguard CHC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee reception and information management operations.
  • Lead HR management for reception and information personnel.
  • Support contract management, procurement, equipment planning, and risk management.
  • Supervise folder hygiene, archiving, patient flow, and health information objectives.
  • Assist with AG audits and improvement plans.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in patient reception, health information management, and Sinjani data capturing.
  • Skills: Knowledge of PHCIS, Sinjani, Tier.net, EDR web; advanced computer literacy (MS Office); multitasking ability.
  • Other: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Enquiries: Dr L Johnson, Tel: (021) 695-8242
Note: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a practical test.

Apply Now: Submit Application

Administrative Officer: Support (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Salary: R325,101 per annum
Reference: Post 36/154

About the Role
Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Tygerberg Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage diaries, coordinate appointments, and support meetings with minute-taking.
  • Maintain filing systems, perform copy typing, and Dictaphone transcription.
  • Ensure efficient office operations, monitor supplies, and supervise admin staff.
  • Conduct performance assessments (PERMIS) and manage sensitive situations professionally.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Relevant experience in secretarial support, office management, and supervising admin clerks.
  • Skills: Intermediate/advanced computer literacy (MS Office, Teams, JotForm, RedCap, PPIP); knowledge of HR/leave policies; strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills; ability to handle confidential information.
  • Other: Courses in MS Excel/Word, Junior Management course (or similar).

Enquiries: Ms J Bannister, Tel: (021) 938-4638
Note: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a practical assessment.

Apply Now: Submit Application

General Information

  • Candidates must be available for interviews as determined by the Department.
  • No payment is required for applications.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be subject to practical, written, or oral assessments.
  • Applicants for certain roles may be considered for similar vacancies within the same district or directorate for 3 months from the advert date.

Explore career opportunities in healthcare administration with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Below are the current job openings. All applications must be submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). No payment is required to apply. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete practical or written/oral assessments. Closing date for all positions: 17 October 2025. Excess personnel will receive preference.

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