Ward Clerk | Medical Ward

Function

Finance/Administration

Facility

Life Hilton Private Hospital

Position

Ward Clerk | Medical Ward

Introduction

A vacancy has become available for a Ward Clerk position reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication, and administrative support to the nursing team.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.

• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.

• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.

• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and

• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.

• Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient's documentation.

• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behavior, within and outside hospital relation.

• Friendly and helpful client service.

• Live up to the Quality principles.

• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.

• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate

• General administrative experience - at least 1 year

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential

• Coordinating bookings and patient transport

• Able to work on SAP

• Experience working in a hospital environment

Competencies

• Result orientated

• Attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Customer focused

• Commitment towards continuous improvement

• Ability to work independently

• Deadline driven

Closing date

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.