Department of Health Administration Clerk X2 โ Tambo Memorial Hospital | Grade 12 + Computer Literacy | R237,453 Per Year | Apply by 3 September 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 2 Administration Clerks (Level 5) to work in the Pharmacy Directorate at Tambo Memorial Hospital.
Applicants need a minimum of Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification together with a computer literacy certificate. Previous hospital experience is not compulsory; however, one year of experience in a hospital environment will be an added advantage.
Successful candidates will provide administrative support to the Pharmacy, including statistics, HR administration, filing, stock reconciliation, asset administration, data capturing and procurement support.
Job Overview
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Position | Administration Clerk Level 5 |
| Number of Posts | 2 |
| Reference Number | refs/056283 |
| Directorate | Pharmacy |
| Location | Tambo Memorial Hospital |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 or equivalent |
| Additional Requirement | Computer Literacy Certificate |
| Experience | 1 year hospital experience is an added advantage |
| Salary | R237,453 per annum plus benefits |
| Application Method | Online |
| Closing Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Enquiries | Mr K.S Zondo โ (011) 898 8146 / 8145 |
About the Administration Clerk Position
The Administration Clerk will provide administrative support to the Pharmacy at Tambo Memorial Hospital.
Although the position is based in a pharmacy environment, the vacancy does not state that applicants need a pharmacy qualification.
The minimum educational requirement is:
Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification + a computer literacy certificate.
The role involves working with documents, statistics, employee administration, stock information, filing, asset records and other administrative activities required for the Pharmacy to operate efficiently.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Computer literacy certificate
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Conflict-management skills
- Good time-management skills
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Operational planning skills
- Knowledge of MEDSAS
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in groups
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
One year of experience in a hospital environment will serve as an added advantage.
This means the advert does not list one year of hospital experience as an absolute minimum requirement.
What Is MEDSAS?
The vacancy specifically lists knowledge of MEDSAS as one of the requirements.
Candidates who genuinely have MEDSAS knowledge or experience should make sure this appears clearly on their CV.
Do not claim MEDSAS experience if you have never used or been trained on the system.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Managing Pharmacy Statistics
Administration Clerks will assist with the management of:
- Daily statistics
- Weekly statistics
- Monthly statistics
This means candidates should be comfortable working accurately with information, records and figures.
2. Pharmacy Human Resources Administration
The successful candidates will provide HR-related administrative support within the Pharmacy.
Responsibilities include:
- Calculating overtime hours
- Drafting standby rosters
- Recording overtime forms
- Recording leave forms
- Assisting with PMDS administration
- Ensuring documents are submitted to Human Resources on time
Accuracy and time management will be important because these records can affect employee administration.
3. Document Management and Filing
Administration Clerks will manage Pharmacy documents and ensure they are filed correctly.
Documents must be maintained in chronological order according to Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Duties may therefore involve:
- Organising documents
- Maintaining records
- Filing documents
- Retrieving information when required
- Keeping administrative records up to date
4. Infrastructure Administration
Successful candidates will perform administrative duties relating to Pharmacy infrastructure.
The vacancy does not provide further detail about the specific infrastructure administration involved.
5. Asset Administration
The Administration Clerks will also provide administrative support relating to Pharmacy assets.
This makes good record keeping and attention to detail important.
6. Stock Take and Reconciliation
The position includes both theoretical and physical stock take reconciliation and capturing.
Candidates may therefore be involved in:
- Stock records
- Physical stock counts
- Comparing records against physical stock
- Identifying discrepancies
- Capturing stock information
7. Maintaining Ward Lists
Administration Clerks will be responsible for maintaining:
- Ward lists
- Other relevant Pharmacy lists
These records should be kept accurate and up to date.
8. Printing Pre-Packing Bags and Labels
Successful candidates will assist with printing:
- Tablet pre-packing bags
- Labels
Attention to detail will be particularly important when working with pharmacy-related documentation and labels.
9. Procurement Administration
Administration Clerks will assist with the procurement of non-pharmaceutical items under supervision.
This is a support function and will be carried out under the appropriate supervision.
Important Skills for This Position
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Computer literacy
- Administrative ability
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Filing
- Communication
- Time management
- Planning
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Ability to work under pressure
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict management
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Candidates with genuine experience in hospital administration, pharmacy administration, stock control, data capturing or MEDSAS should highlight it prominently on their CV.