Health · Circular 26 of 2026

Administrative Officer: Support Services (RECEPTION)

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Administrative Officer needed at Khayelitsha CHC to co-ordinate registry services and supervise reception administration, requiring a Senior Certificate and relevant experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience in reception.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • After-hours availability to provide administrative support for shift staff.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities to ensure correctness of work.
  • Advance computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • PHCIS, appointment system and duplication reports.
  • Extensive knowledge of Clinicom/PHCIS.

Duties

  • Co-ordinate registry services and folder management of the facility.
  • Supervise, manage and develop reception administration, including welcome helpdesk Clerk with regards to recordkeeping, complaints management, switchboard operation, folder hygiene and operating the patient registration system.
  • Responsible for MVA claims, J88.
  • Assist the Facility Manager and Line Managers with regards to the administrative management of the reception, records management, archiving and disposal and revenue generation.
  • Assist with infrastructure, IT equipment and assets and submit daily statistics.
  • Manage HR functions, SPMS, training of subordinates, leave administration, duty rosters, overtime, and assist with Labour Relations.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr D Grootboom Tel No: (021) 360-5207

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 26/213, sourced from the DPSA Circular 26 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 07 August 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Salary
R338 106 p/a
Closing date
07 August 2026, 17:00 PM Closed
Reference
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