POST 04/95 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO: NDOH 4/2026
Directorate: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
SALARY : R228 321 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF 4 qualification. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment. And understanding of records management (electronic
and manual). Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, flexibility, planning and organization and computer (MS package) skills. Ability to work independently and with a team.

DUTIES : Perform administrative procedures regarding care, treatment and rehabilitation  of state patients and mentally ill prisoners. Receive and process documents submitted for the admission of State patients and mentally ill prisoners and submit to the deputy director. Administer records od state patients and mentally ill prisoners. Keep regular update of the electronic and manual records system of State patients and mentally ill prisoners including their movements. Handle all enquiries relating to forensic mental health documents and records. Handle
routine enquiries, both telephonic and written regarding State patients and mentally ill prisoners. Render administrative support to the directorate and subdirectorate for special projects and when needs arise. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to the manager for approval. Assist with travel arrangement for the sub directorate. Assist with accommodation and transport, and parking when required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Bashu Pule Tel No: (012) 395 9533

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 23 February 2026
NOTE : All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, 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 assessments).