Department of Home Affairs Hospital Clerk Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invites unemployed youth to apply for entry-level Hospital Clerk positions. This opportunity allows individuals to join the Public Service, contributing to essential civic services provided at a hospital level.

Successful candidates will be appointed at a Level 5, with an annual salary of R237,453, offering a stable career path within the government sector. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient birth and death registration services for the public.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• An NQF Level 5 or Higher qualification OR a DHA Qualification: Home Affairs Services (NQF level 5).
• Understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts.
• Basic Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Basic knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Adherence to Standards Operating Procedures for registration of birth and death.
• A valid driver's license.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Financial administration
• Clerical and administration
• Multitask
• Teamwork
• Record and time management
• Professionalism
• Proven Client Focus and Orientation
• Computer Literacy
• Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability

Available Locations and Reference Numbers:

Applicants must choose the specific location they are applying for and use the corresponding reference number:

• Eastern Cape:
• Large Office: Gqeberha - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4a
• Large Office: Lusikisiki - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4b
• Free State:
• Medium Office: Bloemfontein - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4c
• Gauteng:
• Coronation - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4d
• Temba - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4e
• Medium Office: Brakpan - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4f
• Kwa-Zulu Natal:
• Dundee - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4g
• Prospecton - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4h
• Limpopo:
• WF Knobel Hospital - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4i
• Louis Trichard - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4j
• Medium Office: Bochum - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4k
• Mpumalanga:
• Embuleni - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4l
• Volksrust - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4m
• North West:
• Taung - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4n
• Itsoseng - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4o
• Northern Cape:
• Upington - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4p
• Jan Kempdorp - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4q
• Western Cape:
• Medium Office: Wynberg - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4r
• Medium Office: Cares - Ref No: HRMC 41/26/4s

Key Responsibilities

The Hospital Clerk will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Rendering birth registration services to clients.
• Receiving notice of birth and relevant supporting documents.
• Completing DHA 24 forms.
• Performing online verification of informants or taking full sets of fingerprints when online verifications are unavailable.
• Capturing applications on the National Population Register.
• Submitting applications for quality assurance to a supervisor.
• Confirming informant’s details and printing birth certificates.
• Signing and issuing birth certificates as delegated.
• Ensuring the informant signs the register to acknowledge receipt of the birth certificate.
• Recording and maintaining a register of birth occurrences versus registered births.
• Recording and registering foreign birth occurrences.
• Providing death registration services to clients.
• Ensuring good governance, risk, and compliance within the unit.
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of human, physical, and financial resources within the unit.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal.

• Visit the official DHA e-Recruitment website: https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za/
• Follow the prompts to register an account if you are a new user.
• You will need to create and download a professional-looking CV using the system by entering your details.
• Search for the "Hospital Clerk" position and ensure you select the correct reference number for your preferred location from the list provided above.

The closing date for applications is July 10, 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted before this deadline.