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Department Of Health Entry Level Administration Clerks
Role Overview
The Department of Health is offering an Administration Clerk – Production position within the forensic mental health environment. The role focuses on administering and maintaining records for state patients and mentally ill prisoners, processing admission documents, handling related enquiries, and providing general administrative support to the directorate, including assistance with special projects and travel arrangements.
Position Title: Administration Clerk - Production
Reference Number: NDOH 4/2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R228 321 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs
Perform administrative procedures regarding care, treatment and rehabilitation of state patients and mentally ill prisoners.
Receive and process documents submitted for the admission of State patients and mentally ill prisoners and submit to the deputy director.
Administer records od state patients and mentally ill prisoners.
Keep regular update of the electronic and manual records system of State patients and mentally ill prisoners including their movements.
Handle all enquiries relating to forensic mental health documents and records.
Handle routine enquiries, both telephonic and written regarding State patients and mentally ill prisoners.
Render administrative support to the directorate and subdirectorate for special projects and when needs arise.
Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to the manager for approval.
Assist with travel arrangement for the sub directorate. Assist with accommodation and transport, and parking when required.
A Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent NQF 4 qualification.
Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.
And understanding of records management (electronic and manual).
Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, flexibility, planning and organization and computer (MS package) skills.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform administrative procedures regarding care, treatment and rehabilitation of state patients and mentally ill prisoners.
• Receive and process documents submitted for the admission of State patients and mentally ill prisoners and submit to the deputy director.
• Administer records od state patients and mentally ill prisoners.
• Keep regular update of the electronic and manual records system of State patients and mentally ill prisoners including their movements.
• Handle all enquiries relating to forensic mental health documents and records.
• Handle routine enquiries, both telephonic and written regarding State patients and mentally ill prisoners.
• Render administrative support to the directorate and subdirectorate for special projects and when needs arise.
• Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to the manager for approval.
• Assist with travel arrangement for the sub directorate. Assist with accommodation and transport, and parking when required.
Entry Requirements
A National Senior Certificate (matric) or equivalent qualification and South African citizenship with a valid ID document. Good communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to follow instructions and work under supervision in a team environment.
Listing Source
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About Not specified
This matric job is offered by Not specified, based in Pretoria.
Why This Is Good for Starters
This opportunity at Not specified is specifically designed for candidates with a matric certificate — no degree or diploma required. In South Africa, where youth unemployment exceeds 45%, positions like these provide a critical entry point into the formal economy. You will gain practical work experience, develop professional skills, and build a track record that opens doors to future opportunities. Many successful professionals started with exactly this kind of role.
Gauteng is South Africa's economic hub with the highest concentration of corporate headquarters. Competition is fierce but opportunities are abundant.
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Can I apply with matric only?
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Is this matric job paid?
Yes, this opportunity offers: R228321
When is the closing date and what if I miss it?
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