Medical Clerk jobs

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
TBH125/2026

Location:
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 per annum - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

11 Sep 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

ENQUIRIES

Dr R Mistry, tel. no (021) 938 5752

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy (MS Office suite i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook). Excellent typing and organization skills. Familiarity with PGWC information systems (IS), such as ECCR and ECM Opentext. Familiarity with the Vula referral system. Knowledge of testing modalities used in the Neurology environment (nerve conduction studies, EMG, EEG, evoked potentials, lumbar puncture). Ability to work independently. Ability to execute duties accurately and thoroughly. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and in a team. High ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate administrative experience in a hospital/ medical environment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide administrative support to the HOD and Neurology team. Manage new patient clinic bookings, test bookings and Botulinum Toxin Clinic scheduling using the Vula platform and a central diary. Liaise with the Neurology OPD clerk regarding new patient bookings. Filing, forwarding and uploading to IS of all reports issued within the division. Receive and assist patients attending A8 Laboratory for appointments or queries. Receive and register all incoming correspondence/queries (by hand delivery, email or telephone), handle accordingly or delegate to the appropriate team member. Ensure effective and efficient administrative support and office management. Execute general administrative duties including submission of call rosters and leave forms to PGWC-HR, ordering of office consumables and equipment and asset management. Ensure effective records management and maintenance of filing systems. Liaise with provincial departments and all other stakeholders. Maintain stroke unit data capturing on the Res-Q database, ensuring timely and accurate entry of stroke patient records and submission of related reports.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

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.