Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Receptionist in Secunda. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
Overview
The Medical Receptionist vacancy forms part of how the Secunda branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Secunda team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Secunda much easier.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Secunda also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Secunda.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Secunda site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this health jobs role in Secunda depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Secunda have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Secunda team member.
Working in Secunda
Beyond that, the role is based in Secunda, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Secunda and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Secunda.
Many candidates already living within reach of Secunda cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Secunda group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Secunda will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
Essential Criteria
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.