WARD ADMINISTRATION CLERK is a South African government vacancy at Eastern Cape Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications must be submitted as follows using one of the following options to the specific centre: 1. Via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate, / NQF level 4 with no experience.
- One (1) year public service internship programme experience will be given preference.
- Previous administration in a hospital environment will serve as an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of administration processes, Batho Pele principle and Patients Right Charter A good understanding of general administration.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Client Orient and customer focus.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Report writing skills and time management.
- Computer literacy in MS Office suits especially Word &
- Excel.
Duties
- Provide ward administration services: Compile patient folders that contain the relevant documentation.
- Record and reconcile the midnight patient census.
- Account for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Keep notice boards neat, relevant and current.
- Capture statistical data.
- Monitor ward stock levels: Order and receive ward supplies – stationery, surgical supplies, etc.
- Replace ward stock condemned.
- Record movement of ward stock and supplies.
- Maintain documents / files: Keep files neat and complete.
- File correspondence.
- Trace movement of files.
- Put files into archives according to the correct category and place.
- Perform routine clerical duties: Make photocopies.
- Compile duty roosters and submit to Human Resource.
- Make transport arrangements for transfer of patients.
- Take ward telephone calls.
Enquiries
Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469 or Enquiries: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za
Notes
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
ECHEALTH/WAC/NMAH/NTSG-ON/07/07/2026 (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, / NQF level 4 with no experience. One (1) year public service internship programme experience will be given preference.
Previous administration in a hospital environment will serve as an added advantage. Basic knowledge of administration processes, Batho Pele principle
and Patients Right Charter A good understanding of general administration.
Understanding of confidentiality. Client Orient and customer focus. Written and verbal communication. Report writing skills and time management. Computer
literacy in MS Office suits especially Word & Excel.
DUTIES : Provide ward administration services: Compile patient folders that contain the relevant documentation. Record and reconcile the midnight patient census.
Account for admissions, discharges and transfers. Keep notice boards neat, relevant and current. Capture statistical data. Monitor ward stock levels: Order
and receive ward supplies – stationery, surgical supplies, etc. Replace ward stock condemned. Record movement of ward stock and supplies. Maintain
documents / files: Keep files neat and complete. File correspondence. Trace movement of files. Put files into archives according to the correct category and
place. Perform routine clerical duties: Make photocopies. Compile duty roosters and submit to Human Resource. Make transport arrangements for
transfer of patients. Take ward telephone calls.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469 or Enquiries: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.
