Branch Administrator (6-Month Contract) – Pretoria North
A well-established healthcare provider, Ampath Laboratories, is currently hiring a Branch Administrator for a fixed-term 6-month contract at its Unitas branch in Pretoria North. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, organised, and looking to grow their career in the medical or administrative field.
Job Overview
As a Branch Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory and care centre. Your responsibilities will focus on maintaining efficient administrative processes, supporting patient services, and assisting the healthcare team with accurate and timely information handling.
This role is essential in keeping operations streamlined while ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike.
Key Responsibilities
In this position, your duties will include a variety of administrative and support tasks such as:
- Capturing and updating data accurately within internal systems
- Preparing and organising documents for daily operations
- Managing patient records and maintaining filing systems
- Assisting patients with forms and guiding them through administrative processes
- Answering calls and handling routine enquiries professionally
- Processing payments, including cash and card transactions
- Generating invoices and assisting with account-related queries
- Receiving and verifying specimens according to required standards
- Labelling and preparing samples for further processing
- Ensuring reports are delivered to relevant healthcare professionals on time
Your role will directly contribute to reducing delays, improving efficiency, and ensuring high-quality service delivery within the branch.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric) is essential
- 1 to 4 years of experience in data capturing or administrative work
- Experience in a medical or pathology environment will be an advantage
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Professionalism when interacting with patients and colleagues
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality
- Confidence in using computer systems and office software
- Problem-solving ability and willingness to seek guidance when needed
You should also be proactive in identifying potential issues and taking steps to prevent disruptions in workflow.
Work Environment and Culture
Working with Ampath Laboratories means becoming part of a team that values efficiency, accountability, and patient care. The organisation promotes a high-performance culture where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their roles while contributing to a collaborative environment.
This position offers exposure to a professional healthcare setting where your administrative skills directly support clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Employment Details
- Job Type: 6-Month Contract
- Location: Pretoria (Pretoria North – Unitas Branch)
- Working Hours: 45 hours per week
- Work Schedule: 5 days a week
- Salary: Market-related
- Closing Date: 7 April 2026
Why Apply?
This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience within the healthcare sector while building strong administrative and customer service skills. If you are looking to work in a structured and impactful environment where your contributions matter, this position could be a great fit.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application before the closing date. After applying, be sure to monitor your email inbox for further instructions regarding the recruitment process.
Take the next step in your career by joining a respected healthcare organisation where your administrative expertise will make a real difference in daily operations and patient experience.
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