Ward Clerk

Function

Administration

Facility

Life Eugene Marais Hospital

Position

Ward Clerk

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Ward Clerk in our Medical unit based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital reporting to the, 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.
• Booking staff with agencies for the Theatre
• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behavior, within and outside hospital relation.
• Friendly and helpful client service.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Secretarial Diploma / relevant equivalent qualification is a must
• 2- 3 year’s general administrative experience
• 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.
• Coordinating of bookings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Healthcare experience will be advantageous
• Ability to organize tasks,

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement 
• Attention to detail 
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Professional and technical proficiency 
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Action orientation
• Ethical behavior

Email

Careers.Emh@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Thursday, August 20, 2026