About the Role
The Groote Schuur Hospital is seeking a dedicated Administration Clerk: Finance/Fees (Revenue) to join its dynamic team in Observatory, Cape Town. This vital role is essential for maintaining the integrity of state finances and ensuring that funds are managed with utmost care. As a key player within the hospital’s financial department, you will help safeguard public resources while providing excellent service to both patients and colleagues. Your contributions directly impact the hospital’s ability to deliver quality healthcare, reinforcing the vital link between finance and community health.
In this position, you will work at one of South Africa’s most renowned healthcare institutions. Groote Schuur Hospital has a rich history of excellence and innovation in the medical field. By managing financial transactions accurately and efficiently, you will play a significant role in fostering trust and accountability within the public service sector. Your work will ensure that the hospital can continue to serve the community effectively, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
About the Department
The Groote Schuur Hospital operates under the Department of Health, which is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all South Africans. The department plays a crucial role in managing public health initiatives, ensuring that every citizen has access to quality medical care. Working within this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes health and wellness, making a positive impact on community life.
Being a member of the Groote Schuur team means contributing to a legacy of excellence in healthcare. The department fosters a culture of growth, learning, and community involvement, making it an inspiring place to build your career in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain the security of state funds by keeping them locked in the safe at all times.
- Process petty cash requests and manage refunds as necessary.
- Perform cashier duties, ensuring proper handover procedures are followed.
- Credit patient accounts accurately and efficiently.
- Capture receipts on BAS and maintain accurate journals.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accounting as a passed subject.
- Relevant experience in a Fees/Revenue related environment.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications and knowledge of BAS, AR, HIS, and Clinicom.
- Familiarity with the PFMA, Finance Instructions, and procedures for handling state monies.
- Understanding of journal capturing, petty cash processes, and refund procedures.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accounting as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post.Experience: Appropriate experience in a Fees/Revenue related environment.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong sense of confidentiality.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of BAS, AR, HIS, Clinicom, PFMA, Finance Instructions.
Knowledge of procedures on how to handle state monies.
Knowledge of journal capturing/petty cash processes and refunds procedures.
Job Duties
Keeping state monies locked in the safe at all times.Issue petty cash and refund from petty cash when required to do so.
Cashier duties including proper 199 hand over when taking over from another cashier.
Credit patients accounts on AR.
Capture receipts on BAS/journals capturing.
