Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Records Clerk in Uitenhage. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
About the Opportunity
The Medical Records Clerk vacancy forms part of how the Uitenhage branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Uitenhage also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Medical Records Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why This Role
Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in health jobs from your base in Uitenhage. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Uitenhage keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Uitenhage teams.
About Uitenhage
Crucially, the role is based in Uitenhage, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Uitenhage and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
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 Uitenhage.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Uitenhage.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Meet the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Uitenhage office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Beyond that, the team mix in Uitenhage reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Role
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
Who We’re Looking For
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.