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A Healthcare Administrator is needed in Empangeni. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Empangeni operation, and this Healthcare Administrator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Healthcare Administrator taking on this position.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Empangeni also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Empangeni have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Empangeni have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Working in Empangeni
Beyond that, the role is based in Empangeni, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Empangeni and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Empangeni.
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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Beyond that, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
Minimum Requirements
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.