Administration Clerk: (Admissions: Fees Department) (Patient Administration: Inpatient and Outpatients)
Department of Health and Wellness
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Administration Clerk: (Admissions: Fees Department) (Patient Administration: Inpatient and Outpatients) in Groote Schuur Hospital, Western Cape. The advertised salary is R237 453 per annum. Applications close on 5 October 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and /or Senior Certificate with experience / competencies that focus on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in a Hospital Fees environment.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Must be willing to work shifts.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the following: Hospital Fees Memorandum 18, UPFS, HIS Clinicom, Finance Instructions.
- Strong sense of confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to accept accountability, responsibility, work independently.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- In-patient and out-patient administration functions according to PGWC policies and procedures.
- Clinicom, Billing, Hectis and other PGWC system computer duties.
- Reception tasks.
- Responsible for handling and receiving public money.
- Cash Collection and Banking of State Money.
- Admission, transfer and discharge of patients as per PGWC Hospital Fees policies and procedures.
- Debiting of Charge Entries to invoices as per UPFS and PGWC billing procedures.
- Attending to patient queries (verbal, written and telephonic).
- ICD10 Coding.
- Covering for colleagues in areas.
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1. Confirm that you qualify
Compare your own qualifications and experience with every requirement above. Do not rely on the job title alone, and do not add experience or credentials you cannot support.
2. Prepare the correct documents
Use the official advert as the final checklist. The structured details currently indicate: Qualifications, and a correctly completed Z83.
3. Check the reference, method and deadline
Use reference POST 34/314 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: (ADMISSIONS: FEES DEPARTMENT) (PATIENT ADMINISTRATION: INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENTS) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Groote Schuur Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | ADMINISTRATION CLERK: (ADMISSIONS: FEES DEPARTMENT) (PATIENT ADMINISTRATION: INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENTS) |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| Reference Number | POST 34/314 |
| Number of Posts | Not stated |
| Salary | R237 453 per annum |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 224–225 |
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and /or Senior Certificate with experience / competencies that focus on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in a Hospital Fees environment.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Must be willing to work shifts.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the following: Hospital Fees Memorandum 18, UPFS, HIS Clinicom, Finance Instructions.
- Strong sense of confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to accept accountability, responsibility, work independently.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Duties / Responsibilities
- In-patient and out-patient administration functions according to PGWC policies and procedures.
- Clinicom, Billing, Hectis and other PGWC system computer duties.
- Reception tasks.
- Responsible for handling and receiving public money.
- Cash Collection and Banking of State Money.
- Admission, transfer and discharge of patients as per PGWC Hospital Fees policies and procedures.
- Debiting of Charge Entries to invoices as per UPFS and PGWC billing procedures.
- Attending to patient queries (verbal, written and telephonic).
- ICD10 Coding.
- Covering for colleagues in areas.
Application Instructions
are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).
Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).
Notes
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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend a practical test.
Circular Notes
Circular Notes
must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.
Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.
Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Enquiries
Mr Y Levy Tel No: (021) 404-3277
Required Documents
Qualifications
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
- Source pages: 224–225
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.
- Reference
- POST 34/314
- Circular
- 34 / 2026
- Page
- 224–225
- Checked
- 18 Sept 2026
Application method
Online application
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications). Application address: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications ).