South Africa: Medical Secretary posted by Tongaat

January 28, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Tongaat

South Africa

Other General Employment

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Secretary to join our team at Tongaat’s Maidstone Mill site. As the first point of contact for clinical-related queries, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless communication with stakeholders across THS sites. If you have excellent administrative skills, a passion for accuracy, and a commitment to teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Update, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of administrative medical records.
Coordinate the collection and submission of information required by statutory bodies for workplace incidents across THS sites (Maidstone Mill, Voermol, and Amanzimnyama).
Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of medical and nonmedical consumables.
Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Clinic team.
Handle and resolve queries related to health, safety, and information requirements.
Prepare, extract, and maintain system-generated reports and activity-related records.

Requirements

Matric
Post matriculation certification in office administration
Proficiency in Excel
SAP knowledge
Two years of office administration experience with traceable references

Qualifications

Matric
Post matrication certification in office administration

Salary & Benefits

Grade: C2

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