Administrative Officer: Admissions at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• Appropriate experience in Patient Administration or Hospital Fees.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Leading a dynamic administrative team. Ensuring correct interpretation of finance instructions and the implementation thereof. Collating and interpreting statistics in the section (CMI reports). Ensuring all accounts are handed in timeously. Ensuring optimal revenue collection and mechanisms to improve on revenue targets. Ensuring all HR and Labour relations policies are adhered to. Supervision of clerical staff within Patient Reception Services (Receptions, Wards, Clinics, Special offices (IOD, Medico legal etc). Training of staff.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (including weekends, nightshift and public holidays).

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Working knowledge of CLINICOM. Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiar with all finance instructions (FAR), Hospital Memorandum Chapter 18 and UPFS procedural manual. Familiar with supervisory duties in a Patient Administration Environment (set out on CV). Report writing skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to execute duties accurately and thoroughly and meet strict deadlines. Must be able to cope with a heavy workload and handle stressful situations.

Closing date: 2026/02/06 17:00:00