Unit Administrator Intern

About the role The Unit Administrator Intern will provide essential administrative and clerical support to the department/unit to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in office administration, data management, coordination of internal processes, and communication within a professional environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn about administrative functions in a dynamic work setting. Operations Requirements Perform general administrative duties to support the efficient functioning of the unit. Manage reception duties at the nurses station, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. Engage professionally with visitors and patients relatives, providing assistance and information as needed. Answer telephone calls promptly and direct inquiries appropriately. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional nurses station. Order and collect stationery and office supplies as required. Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and billing processes. Support stock take activities, including preparation and documentation. Capture daily statistics and assist in compiling monthly reports. Take minutes during meetings and ensure timely distribution of records. Assist the Operational Manager and staff with various ad hoc administrative tasks. Coordinate with the shift leader to call and book staff as required. Prepare patient files upon admission and discharge, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Deliver patient records and files to the billing department in a timely manner. Manage patient files, ensuring all charts and documents are up to date and properly filed. Prepare monthly staff files, including printing duty rosters and delegation books. Schedule job cards and liaise with maintenance for timely resolution of unit-related issues. Working Conditions This work requires the employee to work 8 hours from Monday to Friday. Multiple deadlines to meet simultaneously Navigating communication in a complex environment Minimum Requirements South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34. Must not have participated on the programme before. Matric Computer Literate Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 8/6/2025