Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
POST 08/535 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPORT (PHARMACY) 5/8TH
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R142 701 (5/8th) per annum
CENTRE : Valkenberg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate administrative support service experience in a healthcare or medical setting. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proficiency in the use of MS Office Package particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with healthcare professionals, patients and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team. Ability to plan, organise and manage administrative tasks efficiently. Ability to handle confidential patient and staff information responsibly. High level of accuracy in data capturing, filing and reporting. Ability to work within a regulated healthcare environment.
DUTIES : Provide administrative and reception support to the Pharmacy Department. Capture and manage data, records and Excel spreadsheets. Prepare and submit statistics, reports and documentation. Support stock administration, audits and compliance activities. Assist with HR, finance and staff administration processes. Provide administrative support to Allied Health departments as required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Louw Tel No: (021) 440 3141
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the 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.
APPLICATIONS : APPLY NOW.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026, 17:00 PM
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.