Patient Administration Clerk Vacancy at Heidelberg Hospital: Grade 12 Required
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Patient Administration Clerk vacancy at Heidelberg Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants with Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 qualification who are interested in building a career within public healthcare administration.
The successful candidate will join the Patient Administration Directorate and assist with patient registrations, records management, administrative support and other important hospital functions.
Applications for this vacancy close on 11 September 2026.
Patient Administration Clerk Vacancy Overview
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health Job Title: Patient Administration Clerk Directorate: Patient Administration Reference Number: refs/056423 Number of Posts: 1 Location: Heidelberg Hospital, Gauteng Salary: R237 453 per annum plus benefits Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Salary
The successful candidate will receive a salary of R237 453 per annum, together with applicable Public Service benefits.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 qualification.
Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and relevant directives.
Computer literacy.
Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
The ability and willingness to work shifts and rotate between relevant work areas.
Candidates who are organised, comfortable working with members of the public and able to handle confidential patient information may be well suited to this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Patient Administration Clerk will be responsible for a range of administrative and patient-support duties at Heidelberg Hospital.
Key responsibilities include:
Registering patient information and subsequent hospital visits on the Health Information System (HIS).
Classifying patients according to the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule.
Processing patient discharges and related files.
Assisting with revenue-generation processes.
Performing general administrative and office duties.
Communicating professionally with patients, employees and members of the community.
Filing and retrieving patient records.
Compiling statistics and administrative reports.
Responding to queries from patients and other relevant stakeholders.
Maintaining accurate patient databases.
Assisting with the preparation and recording of meeting minutes.
Applying the Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Rights Charter when dealing with members of the public.
Performing other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor that fall within the scope of the position.
Applicants should ensure that their application includes:
A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
A detailed and updated CV.
The correct vacancy reference number: refs/056423.
The new Z83 form can be obtained from a Public Service department or through the Department of Public Service and Administration website.
Applicants should ensure that all required sections of the Z83 form are completed correctly. Incomplete applications or applications without the required documents may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Unit and may be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents. These documents should generally not be older than six months when requested.
Candidates with foreign qualifications may also be required to provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Candidate Screening
Candidates recommended for appointment may undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, which can include:
Criminal record checks.
Citizenship verification.
Qualification verification.
Reference checks.
Company directorship checks.
Financial record checks.
Social media checks.
The recommended candidate may also be required to undergo medical surveillance where applicable in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The Gauteng Department of Health applies Employment Equity principles when filling vacancies.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the position, contact:
Mr M Mgemezulu Telephone: (016) 341 1100
Closing Date
Applications for the Patient Administration Clerk vacancy at Heidelberg Hospital must be submitted by:
11 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid technical problems or delays on the online recruitment system close to the deadline.
Important Notice
The Gauteng Department of Health does not require applicants to make any payment when applying for advertised vacancies.
Applicants should use official government recruitment platforms and avoid individuals or organisations requesting payment in exchange for employment opportunities.
The Department also reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
