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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
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  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS35/2026
  Mowbray Maternity Hospital; Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in a Medical Records environment. Appropriate experience in a Registry environment.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and communication skills and analytic problem-solving abilities. Good time management and organisational skills. Ability to work within a team and independently. Ability to continually work under pressure, with a high degree of accuracy and care.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. R Blanckenberg, tel. no. (021) 659 5901.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Physically fit and able to be on your feet for long periods. Ability to lift heavy loads.
 
Note:
Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. .
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail daily. Deliver and collect patient folders to and from various departments. Record all folders received in Medical Records and retrieve both current and archived patient folders. Assist with general administrative duties. Assist with telephonic and personal enquiries.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 138 486 per annum - R 163 131 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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