ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SUPPORT SERVICES (DEATH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 21/251
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R338 106 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Experience: Appropriate administrative and supervisory experience.
- Appropriate experience in a hospital environment: support services.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate as required and perform after hour duties, including weekends and Public Holidays.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of death administration processes, including natural and unnatural deaths.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and protocols, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Health Act, and Batho Pele Principles.
- Supervisory, organisational and planning skills.
- Labour Relations and disciplinary process knowledge.
- Strong administrative and operational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Computer literacy and data capturing/reporting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with people from all walks of life and to handle conflict in a professional manner.
- Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and database management.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Punctual, observant and professional.
- Innovative with strong problem-solving abilities as well as strong leadership skills.
- Knowledge of Government policies and prescripts.
Duties
- Supervise, organise and control personnel and resources to ensure optimal service delivery in the Death Administration Office as well as limited support services components (e.g.
- Pneumatic Tube Station).
- Ensure smooth operational flow of deceased patients, including timely removal from wards and liaison with undertakers and contracted service providers.
- Facilitate communication and handover of deceased persons to undertakers, and relevant stakeholders.
- Process and verify all death-related documentation, including DHA1663, cremation, non-contagious and pauper burial forms.
- Liaise with families, next of kin and stakeholders regarding storage, transfers, burial and cremation.
- Manage unclaimed bodies and destitute processing in accordance with the National Health Act.
- Ensure invoices and payments to contracted companies/service providers are processed timeously.
- Maintain accurate death registers, databases, reports and statistics.
- Oversee leave administration, attendance registers, PERMIS reviews and other HR-related.
- Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and protocols.
- Compile weekly and monthly operational reports.
Enquiries
Mr N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 21/251 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SUPPORT SERVICES (DEATH
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE)
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Experience: Appropriate administrative and supervisory
experience. Appropriate experience in a hospital environment: support services. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate as required
and perform after hour duties, including weekends and Public Holidays.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of death administration processes, including natural and unnatural deaths. Knowledge of relevant
legislation and protocols, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
National Health Act, and Batho Pele Principles. Supervisory, organisational and planning skills. Labour Relations and disciplinary process knowledge. Strong
administrative and operational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Computer literacy and data capturing/reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work with people from all walks of life
and to handle conflict in a professional manner. Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and database management. Good interpersonal skills.
Punctual, observant and professional. Innovative with strong problem-solving abilities as well as strong leadership skills. Knowledge of Government policies
and prescripts.
DUTIES : Supervise, organise and control personnel and resources to ensure optimal service delivery in the Death Administration Office as well as limited support
services components (e.g. Pneumatic Tube Station). Ensure smooth operational flow of deceased patients, including timely removal from wards and
liaison with undertakers and contracted service providers. Facilitate communication and handover of deceased persons to undertakers, and
relevant stakeholders. Process and verify all death-related documentation, including DHA1663, cremation, non-contagious and pauper burial forms. Liaise
with families, next of kin and stakeholders regarding storage, transfers, burial and cremation. Manage unclaimed bodies and destitute processing in
accordance with the National Health Act. Ensure invoices and payments to contracted companies/service providers are processed timeously. Maintain
accurate death registers, databases, reports and statistics. Oversee leave administration, attendance registers, PERMIS reviews and other HR-related.
Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and protocols. Compile weekly and monthly operational reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE)
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Experience: Appropriate administrative and supervisory
experience. Appropriate experience in a hospital environment: support services. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate as required
and perform after hour duties, including weekends and Public Holidays.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of death administration processes, including natural and unnatural deaths. Knowledge of relevant
legislation and protocols, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
National Health Act, and Batho Pele Principles. Supervisory, organisational and planning skills. Labour Relations and disciplinary process knowledge. Strong
administrative and operational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Computer literacy and data capturing/reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work with people from all walks of life
and to handle conflict in a professional manner. Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and database management. Good interpersonal skills.
Punctual, observant and professional. Innovative with strong problem-solving abilities as well as strong leadership skills. Knowledge of Government policies
and prescripts.
DUTIES : Supervise, organise and control personnel and resources to ensure optimal service delivery in the Death Administration Office as well as limited support
services components (e.g. Pneumatic Tube Station). Ensure smooth operational flow of deceased patients, including timely removal from wards and
liaison with undertakers and contracted service providers. Facilitate communication and handover of deceased persons to undertakers, and
relevant stakeholders. Process and verify all death-related documentation, including DHA1663, cremation, non-contagious and pauper burial forms. Liaise
with families, next of kin and stakeholders regarding storage, transfers, burial and cremation. Manage unclaimed bodies and destitute processing in
accordance with the National Health Act. Ensure invoices and payments to contracted companies/service providers are processed timeously. Maintain
accurate death registers, databases, reports and statistics. Oversee leave administration, attendance registers, PERMIS reviews and other HR-related.
Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and protocols. Compile weekly and monthly operational reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.