Applications Open for the Department of Health Administration Clerk Patient Affairs Posts (x5)

Applications Open for the Department of Health Administration Clerk Patient Affairs Posts (x5).

Requirements:

• Grade12 with One-year functional experience in a hospital environment, good communication skills, good interpersonal relations, client orientation and customer focus, ability to handle and manage confidential information and have sufficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Execute any other relevant tasks upon instruction by the supervisor when necessary. Able to work under pressure.
• Adapt to rotational changeover when necessary.
• Prospective candidates will be tested practically on computer skills.
• Ability to use PAAB or HIS systems, computer certificate and more than 2 official languages will be an added advantage.
• Have good knowledge of prescripts governing patient administration, PFMA, Treasury regulations, public service Acts, knowledge of UPFS, National Archives Act, PAIA and National core standards.
• Must be prepared to work shifts which includes, fixed, after hours, night duty, weekends, and public holiday.
• Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Duties:

• Registration of patients on SAP and RIS systems.
• Admit, discharge and transfer patients using SAP-HIS system and follow the downtime policy by capturing the information into the system when is back online.
• Classify patients correctly and do follow ups on outstanding bills.
• Capture correct, full patient data and complete relevant registration forms (electronic and manual).
• Request and follow up on all required documents during first visit and subsequent visits.
• Book patients for subsequent visits.
• Compile and submit statistics and reports timeously.
• Adhere and comply with relevant Prescripts relating to patient care in the Patient administration i.e Acts, and policies.
• Safekeeping of Patients Records in line with the law, Records Management Acts and PAIA.
• Ordering of stock.
• Perform any other duties delegated by the supervisor.
• Relieve in other areas/departments when requested by your supervisor and also comply when rotation takes place.
• Compliance to confidentiality.
• Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Notes:

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a comprehensive (detailed) CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialed, and signed by the applicant.
• On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period.
• On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). CV must have details of name of attended schools/institutions and area.
• The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (
• Reference checks)-
  • Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary.
• Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Declaration must be completed and signed).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview.
• Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only online applications will be considered.
• Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The employer reserves the right not to fill this post.
• It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) – Verification, upon appointment within the department.
• This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc.
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
• 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 are encouraged to apply.
• BGH does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims.
• There will be practical exercises/tests for positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

How to Apply

Click HERE to apply

Closing Date: Friday 23rd of January 2026