Mediclinic Assistant: Administrative Unit Lvl1

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Employer: Mediclinic Heart Hospital
Location: Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Workplace: On-site
Number of Positions: 1
Reference Number: 72624
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Recruiter: Dumile Khethiwe Magagula

About the Position

Mediclinic Heart Hospital is looking for an Assistant: Administrative Unit Lvl1 to provide administrative and operational support within a nursing unit. The successful candidate will assist with patient administration, reception, records, stock control and general administrative processes.

Main Purpose of the Job

The position is responsible for delivering effective administrative support to ensure that processes and procedures within the nursing unit run smoothly.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform general administrative duties within the nursing unit.
  • Assist with patient administration-related functions.
  • Capture and maintain information accurately.
  • Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
  • Provide an efficient reception service.
  • Answer and direct telephone calls professionally.
  • Assist with office management activities.
  • Support the management of compliments and complaints.
  • Assist with pharmaceutical stock control.
  • Follow relevant hospital policies, procedures and administrative processes.
  • Provide professional and courteous service to patients, visitors and staff.
  • Maintain confidentiality when dealing with patient and hospital information.

Minimum Qualification

Grade 12 / Matric

Applicants must have:

  • Computer literacy as a Grade 12 subject, or
  • An additional computer literacy certificate.

Experience

Essential: No specific previous work experience is required.

Advantageous experience includes:

  • Reception experience.
  • Secretarial experience.
  • Personal Assistant experience.
  • Administrative experience.
  • Administration training.
  • Previous administrative experience in a healthcare environment.

Skills and Knowledge

Candidates should have:

  • Good recordkeeping skills.
  • Office administration knowledge.
  • Data capturing ability.
  • Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
  • Good telephone etiquette.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Professional communication skills.
  • Ability to deal appropriately with compliments and complaints.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a healthcare environment.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity may suit Grade 12/Matric candidates with computer literacy, particularly those interested in hospital administration, reception, patient administration or healthcare support.

Previous administration or healthcare experience can be advantageous but is not listed as an essential requirement.

Important Application Information

Mediclinic states that all applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, as well as to internal applicants/employees who meet the minimum requirements.

Internal employees on fixed-term contracts: Mediclinic specifically advises these applicants to apply using an external candidate profile, rather than their employee profile.

Job Summary

Position: Assistant: Administrative Unit Lvl1
Company: Mediclinic Heart Hospital
Location: Arcadia, Pretoria
Type: Permanent
Workplace: On-site
Qualification: Grade 12/Matric + computer literacy
Experience: Not essential
Positions: 1
Reference: 72624
Closing Date: 14 August 2026

This is a good entry-level opportunity for candidates with Matric and computer literacy who want to enter the healthcare administration field.

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