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Hospital Clerk at The Department of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs
October 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Requirements
Grade 12 as recognised by SAQA. An NQF Level 5 qualification as recognised by SAQA, and / or 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. Adhere to Standards Operating Procedures for registration of birth and death. A valid drivers' license.
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.
Duties
The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
Render birth registration services to clients. Receive notice of birth and relevant supporting documents. Complete DHA 24.
Perform online verification of informant or take full set of fingerprints when online verifications are not available. Capture application on the National Population Register. Submit application for quality assurance to supervisor. Confirm informant's details. Print birth certificate.
Sign and issue birth certificate as delegated. The informant signs the register to acknowledge receipt of the birth certificate. Record and maintain a birth occurrence vs. registered births register.
Record and register of foreign birth occurrences register. Provide death registration services to clients. Ensure good governance, risk and compliance. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
Grade 12 as recognised by SAQA. An NQF Level 5 qualification as recognised by SAQA, and / or 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. Adhere to Standards Operating Procedures for registration of birth and death. A valid drivers' license.
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.
Duties
The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
Render birth registration services to clients. Receive notice of birth and relevant supporting documents. Complete DHA 24.
Perform online verification of informant or take full set of fingerprints when online verifications are not available. Capture application on the National Population Register. Submit application for quality assurance to supervisor. Confirm informant's details. Print birth certificate.
Sign and issue birth certificate as delegated. The informant signs the register to acknowledge receipt of the birth certificate. Record and maintain a birth occurrence vs. registered births register.
Record and register of foreign birth occurrences register. Provide death registration services to clients. Ensure good governance, risk and compliance. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.