Department of Health is Hiring Administrative Clerks

Looking for a stable government job in healthcare administration? The Department of Health is currently recruiting Administrative Clerk  at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting patient services, this role could be your ideal career move.

Job Overview: Administrative Clerk Vacancies

• Position: Administration Clerk
• Reference Number: refs/035683
• Directorate: Patient Administration
• Number of Posts: 8
• Salary: R228,321 per annum (plus benefits)
• Location: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, Gauteng

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting patient administration processes, including:

• Filing and retrieving patient records and related documents
• Managing and safeguarding patient files in line with the National Archives Act
• Daily ward census updates
• Booking patients and tracing missing files
• Capturing and updating patient data on the SAP (HIS) system
• Completing downtime registers and tracking patient movement
• Assisting South African Police Service with J88 documentation
• Performing general administrative duties as delegated by supervisors
• Willingness to work shifts and rotate within Patient Administration

Minimum Requirements

To apply for these Administrative Clerk jobs, you must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification
• Computer literacy (essential)
• Knowledge of: Batho Pele Principles, Policies and procedures manuals, UPFS (Uniform Patient Fee Schedule),Promotion of Access to Information Act.
• Strong: Communication skills and Organizational skills

Important Application Instructions

Applicants must follow these strict guidelines:

• Applications must be submitted online only (PDF format)
• Use the reference number (refs/035683) as the subject
• Submit: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and updated CV (Curriculum Vitae)

According to the Department of Public Service and Administration Circular 19 of 2022:

• You do not need to submit copies of qualifications at the application stage
• Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified documents

Location: Gauteng -South Africa

How to apply 

Apply here online for Department of Health is Hiring Administrative Clerks

Closing date:20 March 2026