Mediclinic Vereeniging Unit Administrative Assistant

Mediclinic Vereeniging Unit Administrative Assistant Vacancy 2026 | Apply Before 08 June 2026

Unit Administrative Assistant Job Opportunity at Mediclinic Vereeniging

Mediclinic Vereeniging is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Unit Administrative Assistant. This permanent, on-site opportunity is based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa.

Candidates with strong administrative abilities, computer literacy, and excellent customer service skills are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Job Details

Position: Unit Administrative Assistant
Company: Mediclinic Vereeniging
Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Workplace Type: On-site
Reference Number: 70773
Recruiter: Helen Bouverie
Closing Date: 08 June 2026
Number of Positions: 1

About Mediclinic Vereeniging

Mediclinic Vereeniging forms part of the Mediclinic Southern Africa healthcare network, one of the leading private healthcare providers in South Africa. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality patient care through skilled healthcare professionals and efficient support staff.

The Unit Administrative Assistant plays an important role in supporting nursing unit operations, maintaining accurate records, assisting patients, and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly.

Main Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this position is to deliver optimal administrative support to nursing unit processes and procedures while ensuring efficient patient administration, reception services, and pharmaceutical stock control.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Administrative Support

  • Performing general administrative duties within the nursing unit
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation
  • Capturing and updating information on hospital systems
  • Assisting with office management activities

Patient Administration

  • Supporting patient admission and discharge processes
  • Assisting with patient-related administrative functions
  • Ensuring accurate patient information is recorded and maintained

Pharmaceutical Stock Control

  • Monitoring pharmaceutical stock levels
  • Assisting with stock control procedures
  • Maintaining accurate stock records

Reception Services

  • Welcoming patients and visitors
  • Managing incoming telephone calls professionally
  • Providing information and assistance to patients and staff
  • Handling compliments and complaints appropriately

Minimum Requirements

Essential Education

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Computer Literacy subjects at school or an additional Computer Literacy Certificate

Desired Education and Training

  • Reception training
  • Secretarial training
  • Personal Assistant training
  • Administration training

Experience Requirements

Essential Experience

  • No previous experience required

Desired Experience

  • Administrative experience in a healthcare environment
  • Reception or office administration experience
  • Experience working with patients or customers

Required Skills and Competencies

Applicants should possess:

  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
  • Data capturing skills
  • Office administration skills
  • Recordkeeping and filing skills
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Customer service skills
  • Complaint and compliment management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work in a healthcare environment

Why Join Mediclinic?

Mediclinic is recognised as a Top Employer and offers employees the opportunity to work in a professional healthcare environment that supports growth, learning, and career development.

Benefits of joining Mediclinic include:

  • Permanent employment
  • Professional healthcare environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Industry-leading healthcare employer
  • Exposure to hospital administration processes

Employment Equity

All applications will be considered. Preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa and suitably qualified internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Important Information for Internal Employees

Employees currently working on fixed-term contracts should apply using an external candidate profile rather than their employee profile.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Mediclinic Careers Portal before the closing date of 08 June 2026.

Late applications may not be considered.