Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA)? If you have a passion for public service, good administrative skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service, then this might be the perfect job for you. The DHA is currently hiring 20 Hospital Clerks across various regions in South Africa. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting opportunity.

Job Title: Hospital Clerk

Number of Positions: 20
Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Multiple locations across South Africa
Closing Date: 06 January 2025

Locations and Posts Available

The Department of Home Affairs is hiring Hospital Clerks for various hospitals in the following provinces:

• Eastern Cape: Libode (St Barnabas Hospital), Mthatha (Mthatha General), King William’s Town (Bisho Hospital), Uitenhage (Kirkwood Hospital)
• Free State: Bloemfontein (National Hospital), Welkom (Bongani Hospital)
• Gauteng: Mamelodi (Mamelodi Day Hospital), Kempton Park (Tembisa Hospital)
• KwaZulu-Natal: Newcastle (Amajuba), Bulwer (St Apollinaris), Prospecton (Prince Mshiyeni), Zululand (Nkonjeni Hospital)
• Limpopo: Maruleng (Sekororo Hospital), Globlersdal (Philadelphia Hospital)
• Mpumalanga: KwaMhlanga, Emalahleni, Secunda (Secunda Hospital)
• North West: Atamelang (CHC)
• Western Cape: Mitchell’s Plain (Mitchell’s Plain Hospital), Wynberg (Retreat Hospital)

Each location offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of healthcare services and ensure that critical administrative tasks are carried out with professionalism and accuracy.

Key Requirements for the Position

To apply for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or NQF Level 5 qualification, preferably in Home Affairs Services, as recognized by SAQA.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Client orientation and customer service focus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Computer literacy and financial administration skills
• Additional Skills: A valid driver’s license is an added advantage, but not mandatory.

Applicants should also possess a good understanding of the Departmental legislation and prescripts, the public service regulatory framework, and the Batho Pele Principles.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Hospital Clerk, your main responsibilities will include

• Birth Registration Services: Receive birth notices and supporting documents, perform online verifications, and capture applications on the National Population Register.
• Death Registration Services: Process death registrations and manage related documentation.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Safeguard important documents, such as birth and death certificates, and maintain accurate records.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure that all processes comply with governance policies and procedures.
• Customer Service: Provide efficient and professional customer service to clients.

You will be working at a hospital setting, ensuring that the department’s services related to birth and death registration are executed effectively, and you will contribute to the overall management of records and documentation.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za. Alternatively, you can send your application to the relevant provincial address. Be sure to check the specific postal and physical address for your region.

• Eastern Cape: Private Bag 7413, King Williams Town, 5600 / 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600
• Free State: P.O. Box 12262 Brandhof 9324 / 40 Victoria Street Willows Bloemfontein 9301
• Gauteng: Private Bag X108, Braamfontein, 2017 / 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017
• KwaZulu-Natal: Private Bag X09, Pietermaritzburg 3209 / 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3209
• Limpopo: Private Bag X9517, Polokwane 0700 / 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane 0699
• Mpumalanga: Private Bag X11264, Nelspruit 1200 / 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit 1200
• Northern Cape: Private Bag X6073, Kimberley 8300 / Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300
• North West: Private Bag X119, Mmabatho 2735 / Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng, 2745
• Western Cape: Private Bag X9103, Cape Town 8000 / 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town 8000

Ensure that you meet all the requirements and submit your application before the closing date of 06 January 2025.

Enquiries

If you have any questions or need further information about the positions or the application process, you can contact the following personnel for each region:

• Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama, Tel No: (043) 604 6417
• Free State: Ms V Molefe, Tel No: (051) 410 3912
• Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni, Tel No: (011) 242 9039 / 066 478 4043
• KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Tshezi, Tel No: (033) 845 5003
• Limpopo: Mr J Kgole, Tel No: (015) 287 2802
• Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa, Tel No: (013) 752 2504
• Northern Cape: Ms S Botha, Tel No: (053) 807 6700
• North West: Mr L Appels, Tel No: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
• Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar, Tel No: (021) 488 1409

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team within the Department of Home Affairs, where you can make a real difference in your community. If you meet the requirements and are passionate about public service, don’t hesitate to apply!