Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, independent non-profit hospital with 181 hospital beds, committed to providing superior patient-centric care, whilst advancing towards world class clinical innovation. The hospital’s core services include cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear-nose and throat surgery, specialist physicians and the following paediatric services – general, neurological, cardiology and gastroenterology services.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital has a vacancy for an experienced Ward Secretary to join our Cardiology Ward.
At Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, we provide the highest level of care to our patients and understand the critical role that a comfortable and well-maintained environment plays in achieving this goal.
Administrative Support:
· Assist nursing personnel and doctors with queries, correspondence, and administrative tasks. Manage schedules for meetings, training sessions, and equipment servicing.
· Type and distribute minutes, memos, and updated policies.
· Maintain staff personal files and handle monthly updates for resignations, new hires, and staff records.
Staff and Shift Management:
· Support the Unit Manager with staff shift planning, off-duty rosters, and shift change requests.
· Coordinate staff uniform fittings and meal ticket arrangements.
Patient & Billing Support:
· Assist with patient admissions, bed allocations, and accurate daily patient chart billing and stock control.
· Ensure patient statistics and billing documentation are completed and submitted on time.
Customer Care & Family Engagement:
· Provide professional, compassionate customer service to patients and visitors.
· Offer support and assistance to patients’ families by addressing general inquiries, guiding them within the facility, and helping them feel welcome and informed, without providing specific medical or patient care information.
Stock & Supplies Management:
· Oversee stationery orders and refreshment stock.
· Maintain accurate filing and documentation for patient care procedures and administrative records.
Technical and Maintenance Coordination:
· Report and follow up on technical and maintenance issues in the ward environment.
· Track repairs and coordinate updates with the technical and maintenance teams.
Safety & Compliance Management:
· Assist with safety documentation and compliance processes within the ward.
· Support the organization of health and safety meetings, including typing and distributing meeting minutes.
· Grade 12 qualification.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
· Experience in a private hospital is a necessity.
· The ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
· Demonstrate support for innovation and change required to improve effectiveness.
· Sharing information to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
· Develop & strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za
Closing date 26 June 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. If you did not receive feedback from the hospital within four weeks of the closing date your application was unsuccessful.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.