Unit Administrative Assistant – Medical 1 at Mediclinic Limpopo

Mediclinic Limpopo is offering an opportunity for a Unit Administrative Assistant – Medical 1 in Polokwane, Limpopo. The successful candidate will provide administrative, patient administration, reception and pharmaceutical stock support within the nursing unit.

Job Details

• Job Title: Unit Administrative Assistant – Medical 1
• Company: Mediclinic Limpopo
• Reference Number: 73898
• Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Positions: 1
• Closing Date: 25 September 2026

Main Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this position is to provide effective administrative support to the nursing unit and assist with processes and procedures that contribute to the smooth operation of the unit.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing administrative duties within the nursing unit.
• Assisting with patient administration-related functions.
• Controlling and monitoring pharmaceutical stock.
• Providing a professional reception service.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Capturing and updating relevant information.
• Handling telephone and reception duties.
• Supporting general office administration.
• Assisting with compliments and complaints management where required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Essential:

• Grade 12.
• Computer literacy subjects or an additional computer literacy certificate.

Desired:

• Reception, Secretarial, Personal Assistant or Administration training.

Experience

Essential:

• No specific previous experience is listed as an essential requirement.

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Desired:

• Administrative experience in a healthcare environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Applicants should have:

• Recordkeeping skills.
• Office management knowledge.
• Data capturing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Professional telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of compliments and complaints management.
• Good administrative and organisational abilities.
• Professional communication skills.

Who Should Apply?

This position may be suitable for candidates who have Grade 12 and computer literacy, together with an interest in healthcare administration.

Candidates with experience or training in reception, secretarial work, personal assistance, administration or healthcare administration may have an advantage.

Employment Equity

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with Mediclinic Southern Africa’s Employment Equity Plan, as well as internal applicants or employees who meet the minimum requirements.

Important: Internal employees on fixed-term contracts should apply using an external candidate profile and not their employee profile.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their application through the Mediclinic careers platform before the closing date.

Reference Number: 73898
Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo