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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.
 
Administrative Officer: Finance Admin (Hospital Fees and Admissions)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD51/2026
  Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district: West Coast District
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Ability to execute duties accurately and working under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Appropriate supervisory experience to ensure that sound people management and labour practices are implemented in a Hospital Fees and/or Patient Administration environment. Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet). Good communication skills (verbal and written), analytical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate knowledge and understanding of Hospital Fees, Hospital Information Systems (Clinicom, Account Receivable, UPFS, Cashiers Functions, Electronic Data Interchange, JAC, Medical Records and BAS) as well knowledge of Hospital Memorandum Chapter 18, PFMA, handling of state money, patient valuables (Chapter 6), applicable policies and prescripts in respect of revenue generation, reception and medical records, and all circulars, instructions, policies and procedures related to the above.
 
Experience:
 
Enquiries:
Mrs C Davids tel. no. (027) 213 2039
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical test.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Patient Administration/Reception Services: Maintain a 24-hour reception service, management of medical records, medico-legal admin unit. Revenue Management: ensuring there is a Revenue Generation Plan in place per Financial Year with specific Monitoring Controls for Optimum Revenue Collection, System Control, Data Quality and Monitoring of the Revenue Unit, ensuring processes are in place for cash management in line with the relevant prescripts, ensuring that Management Accounting functions are done within prescribed timeframes. Reporting, Internal Control and Risk Management: Management of routine and mandatory reporting on all Outputs of the Patient Admin/Revenue units, Implementation and maintenance of effective Internal Control in all sections, management of various Audit processes. People management: Ensure efficient management of staffing resources in all sections, Maintaining Organisational Structure, People Development, Wellness and Organisational Culture, Performance Management & Review Process.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focus on the Key performance Areas ( KRA’s) of the post.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work after hours (weekends, public holidays) and overtime at short notice. Willingness to rotate and/or relief staff within the admissions, archive and hospital fees department within the facility. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 325,101 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/17/2026 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: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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