Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Administrator in Somerset West. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
This Healthcare Administrator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Somerset West. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the health jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Somerset West.
Career Growth
Career progression for this health jobs role in Somerset West depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Somerset West team member.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
Core Functions
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
Essential Criteria
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.