Against this backdrop, we need strong skillsets to drive the success of our organization and successful candidate will be appointed by The Health Foundation on a fixed term contract for a one-year contract.
We are seeking to appoint 2 x Medical (Laboratory) Technologists – Grade 1, with one position based at Site B Community Health Clinic and one at Michael Mapongwana Community Health Clinic. Successful candidates will be required to work independently and will be the sole Laboratory Technologist at their respective sites; therefore, the role requires a high level of competence, accountability, and the ability to manage laboratory operations autonomously.
Guided by the principles of Employment Equity, candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
Main Purpose of the Job
Conducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatment therapies.
Key Job Responsibility
Operational efficiency of laboratory
- Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times – each day/month/year
- Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed as per set schedule
- Daily compliance – Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable
- Compliance with in-lab TAT and upholding the standard each day
- Efficient stock control on bench
- Receive samples and determine if sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis
- Perform tests in accordance with SOPs
- Verify test results
QMS
- Understand the physical and chemical principles of the various analyses performed
- Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures
- Run Instrument Quality Controls (“IQC”) and EQA
- Record Non-Compliance (“NC”)
- Record Customer Complaints
- Print and action Overdue and Pending List.
Assessments of results/Special stains/Interpretation of results
- Identify results that are outside expected finding or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any abnormal results
- Perform Data Checks as per SOP
- Uncertainty of measurement
- Inter-lab comparisons and validations
Teaching, Training & Dev of Laboratory staff
- Attend actively CPD activities
- 1x CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year
Minimum requirements & key competency
- National Diploma: Biomedical Technology/ Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science
- Registration with the HPCSA in the Clinical Pathology as Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Current proof of HPCSA registration;
- 0-3 years’ work experience essential.
- Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluid
- Preparation of samples for examination
- Knowledge for the usage of specialised instrumentation
- Accurate interpretation of results
- Establish and monitor programmes that ensure data accuracy
- Accuracy and organisational skills
- Attention to detail strive for an error free standard
- Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation)
- Computer Literacy
- Time management and evaluation Skills
Remuneration:
R454 546.00 per annum CTC
How to apply
Complete the Form on the attached link – Application form – Medical Technologist (Grade 1)
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment.
Enquiries: Monalisa Mali on 021 418 1580 Monalisa@thehealthfoundation.org.za
Closing date: 10 March 2026
