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Administration Clerk: Support
Cape Winelands Health District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Administration clerk post supporting Family Physicians and the medical team at a Stellenbosch primary health care sub-district. Suits people with a Senior Certificate and office or health administrati
- Give secretarial and admin support to Family Physicians and the medical team, including diaries, meetings, leave and HR paperwork.
- Handle patient bookings, referrals, medico-legal documents and HealthNet coordination, and keep records confidential.
- Must have a Senior Certificate or equivalent, and know Public Service admin procedures and office management.
- Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and have knowledge of health systems such as HealthNet, Clinicom, CAReS or PHCIS, or similar.
- Supervise and mentor Medical Secretary interns, including task allocation and performance feedback.
- Based in Stellenbosch (Sub-district PHC). Enquiries: Dr. L B Eksteen, (021) 808-6135.
- No payment is required to apply. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of Public Service administrative procedures and office management.
- Knowledge of patient administration, referral pathways and medico-legal documentation.
- Knowledge of records management and confidentiality principles.
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Knowledge of Public Health Systems Programmes (HealthNet, Clinicom, CAReS, PHCIS) or similar health information systems.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and executive support to Family Physicians and the multidisciplinary medical team.
- Coordinate diaries, meetings, leave administration, HR documentation and office administration.
- Provide clinical administrative support, including patient bookings, referrals, medico-legal documentation, HealthNet coordination and communication with patients and families.
- Oversee office communication processes, including telephone systems, call routing, message management and escalation of urgent matters.
- Coordinate operational administrative functions, including access control, overnight-room oversight, office supplies, quality improvement projects and general management support.
- Supervise, orientate and mentor Medical Secretary interns, including task allocation, performance feedback and completion of training documentation.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of all administrative and clinical information.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr. L B Eksteen Tel No: (021) 808-6135
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.
- Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 292 · open the PDF
POST 36/368: ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPORT Cape Winelands Health District SALARY: R237 453 per annum CENTRE: Stellenbosch Sub-district (PHC) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Public Service administrative procedures and office management. Knowledge of patient administration, referral pathways and medico-legal documentation. Knowledge of records management and confidentiality principles. Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple priorities. Ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Good interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills. Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism. Knowledge of Public Health Systems Programmes (HealthNet, Clinicom, CAReS, PHCIS) or similar health information systems. DUTIES: Provide comprehensive secretarial and executive support to Family Physicians and the multidisciplinary medical team. Coordinate diaries, meetings, leave administration, HR documentation and office administration. Provide clinical administrative support, including patient bookings, referrals, medico-legal documentation, HealthNet coordination and communication with patients and families. Oversee office communication processes, including telephone systems, call routing, message management and escalation of urgent matters. Coordinate operational administrative functions, including access control, overnight-room oversight, office supplies, quality improvement projects and general management support. Supervise, orientate and mentor Medical Secretary interns, including task allocation, performance feedback and completion of training documentation. Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of all administrative and clinical information. ENQUIRIES: Dr. L B Eksteen Tel No: (021) 808-6135 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.