Ward Clerk

at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Published September 2, 2026
Location Cape Town, South Africa
Category Administration  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

A vacancy exists for a Ward Clerk (Fixed Term Contract Approx 4 months) at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Manager. Strong administration and organisational skills are essential for this position.

Critical Outputs
Conducting clerical/secretarial duties as delegated by the Unit Manager

Coordinate bed bookings into the department, inter-departmentally, inter facility transfers, movement of patients on the Patient Accommodation and Movement Boards.
Coordinate and assist with staff planning
Coordinate and assist with administrative duties including answering of the telephones
Management of stock in the unit. This includes ordering of stock, managing stock levels, stocktaking, orientation of employees to stock management processes.
Management of billing processes including billing of stock, updating of nursing cards, closing of files etc.
Verification of weekly services charges vs PPDs
Flexibility regarding ward deployment as per the unit’s operational requirements
Ensure high quality client service
Experience / training in the field of Data capturing and stock control will be beneficial.

Requirements

Grade 12 is essential
Computer proficiency
Well-spoken and have a professional appearance
Good organisational skills are essential as well as teamwork
Other competencies required are an ability to work under pressure, as part of a team
Service-orientated personality
Goal orientated
Cost efficiency and ability to multitask
Ability to interact with a diverse group of staff, patients and clients
Relevant experience would be highly advantageous

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV

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