Vacancies

Secretary | Nursing

Function
Administration
Facility
Life Bedford Gardens Hospital
Position
Secretary | Nursing
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Secretary (Nursing) at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital, reporting to Anthea Myers, Nurse Manager. This position is responsible for providing full secretarial and administration support to the Nursing Function.

Critical Outputs
  • Diary management,
  • Typing and formatting all relevant correspondence and other documentation in MS Word,
  • Creating and updating relevant spreadsheets in MS Excel,
  • Designing and formatting presentations on MS PowerPoint,
  • Managing and maintaining an efficient filing system,
  • Dealing with telephonic enquiries for managers,
  • Travel arrangements,
  • Ordering and receipting of Nursing and Stationary invoices on SAP,
  • Management of the stationery storage,
  • Resolve queries on agency invoices as well as preparation of agency reconciliation on Excel,
  • Control over the uniform, name badges ordering, receipting and issuing process,
  • Submission of reimbursement documents and expense claims,
  • Setting up of meetings and all associated arrangements; including taking minutes of the meetings,
  • Interfacing professionally with internal and external customers,
  • Assist in arranging Nursing functions and conferences,
  • Preparation of Audit files, DOH, OHSC, SANC etc.
  • General Administration Work as required.
Requirements
  • Matric /Grade 12
  • Fluent in English,
  • A secretarial diploma would be an advantage,
  • SAP Experience would be an advantage,
  • Secretarial / administration experience,
  • Proven training in and knowledge of MS Office is a pre-requisite,
  • Accuracy, speed and attention to detail are important, as are good language and grammar skills.
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
Email
Recruitment.BedfordGardens@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

 

 


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