Medical Assistant jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Assist with administrative functions related to Personnel recordkeeping, capturing of NIMS related data, minute taking, preparation of documents, telephone messaging, maintain dairy and appointment. Assist Assistant Manager Nursing: PHC, Supervisor, and staff with administrative processes. Effective meeting management (minute taking and logistical arrangements). Maintain registers for statutory registrations (SANC, HPCSA). Presenting of information on request. Distributing and delivering of documents with due dates. Effective administrative support and coordination to departments to ensure efficient operations.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate Grade 12(or equivalent)

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. B Piedade, tel.no. (021) 508 4606

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Practical computer literacy, especially in the Windows programmes (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Professional telephone etiquette and office management experience. Ability to work under pressure. Excellent time management, organizational and good interpersonal skills.

NO PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work overtime.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.