Job Description

Senior Billings Administrator
Play a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financial health within a leading private medical consultancy.
Cape Town (Gardens) | R25 000 R35 000 per month
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing private medical consultancy group that provides specialist administrative support to consultants across South Africa. With a focus on precision, professionalism, and client service, they help consultants deliver excellent patient care while ensuring their practices are financially well-managed. This is a dynamic environment where attention to detail and efficiency are highly valued.
The Role: Senior Billings Administrator
This role exists to provide senior-level oversight and delivery of billing, bookkeeping, and financial administration for medical consultants. You will ensure billing is accurate and timely, remittances are reconciled, and consultant practices run smoothly from a financial perspective. Acting as the link between consultants, insurers, and patients, you will play a key part in maintaining operational and financial integrity while also guiding junior staff where needed.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end billing processes, with at least 3 years proven experience in medical billing or healthcare administration
Raise and issue invoices for clinics and theatre lists within agreed timescales
Reconcile remittances from private medical insurance companies and hospitals
Handle patient billing queries with professionalism and efficiency
Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reconciliation reports
Support credit control processes and follow up on outstanding balances
Assist with bookkeeping duties, ensuring compliance with South African accounting standards
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior billing/administration staff
About You
Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare billing or medical administration
Recognised accounting or bookkeeping qualification (e.g., Certificate in Bookkeeping, SAIBA Level 2/3, or equivalent)
Strong bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of financial reconciliations
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple consultant accounts simultaneously
Desirable: Advanced bookkeeping/accounting qualifications (SAIBA Level 4/Diploma in Accounting)
Desirable: Familiarity with private medical insurers and billing platforms
Desirable: Previous experience in a senior or supervisory billing role

Skills Required