Ward Clerk | Surgical at Life Healthcare

• A vacancy exists for a Ward Clerk in the Surgical Unit based at Life Groenkloof Hospital reporting to 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

• Conducting basic secretarial duties
• Capturing Data - Labour hours, over times, Night Duties etc.
• Stock controlling and billing.
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service.
• Order generation, placement and follow up.
• Responsible for data capturing, patient filing, and all general clerical and administrative work given by the Unit manager and Senior Registered nurses.
• Management of stock transfers and management of SAP reports.
• Participate in the implementation and management of formularies and RSRT initiatives.
• Participate in cycle counts, stock takes and dead stock management.
• Item master maintenance.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all other departments within the hospital.
• Effectively respond to queries and handle it accordingly.
• Correct and accurate billing of Patient accounts and Cost Sheets.
• High professional standards and a commitment to your own development.

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• General administrative experience – at least 1 year
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The candidate must be able to work independently, manage time effectively and be a team player, energetic, quality focused and flexible.
• Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• Co-ordinating of bookings 
• A working knowledge of the SAP system and sound knowledge/Experience of stock control in a hospital environment will be an advantage
• Ability to work in a fast & stressful environment, attention to detail and results orientated.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills are important, as are good relationships with doctors, staff and suppliers

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example

Deadline:15th September,2026