Contract Position: Laboratory Assistant – Akasia, Pretoria

PathCare; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 134.000 - 179.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement fund contribution

Annual bonus

Maternity benefits

Health care allowance

Discounted pathology tests

Payment of HPCSA/SANC fees

PathCare Training Academy development

Descripción de la vacante

PathCare Akasia in Pretoria is seeking a Laboratory Assistant on a 4-month contract. You will play a key role in receipt, processing and distribution of specimens, ensuring timely results and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12, HPCSA registration, is computer-literate, and can handle high-volume queries. English fluency with Afrikaans understanding is preferred. Willingness to work shifts, weekends & public holidays is essential.

Formación

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• HPCSA registration as Laboratory Assistant is required.
• Computer literate and proficient in handling queries.
• Experience in busy specimen reception is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans understanding preferred.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Receipt and processing of specimens.
• Distribution of specimens and maintain acceptable TAT.
• Specimen preparation.
• Handling of queries.
• Shipping specimens to reference laboratories.

Educación

Grade 12 (Matric)

Registered with HPCSA as Laboratory Assistant

Descripción del empleo

A 4-month contract opportunity exists for a Laboratory Assistant to join the team at our Akasia branch in Pretoria. We are seeking an individual who displays a high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

Key Competency Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Registered with the HPCSA as a qualified Laboratory Assistant
• Computer literate
• Relevant experience in a busy specimen reception department
• Experience with handling challenging queries is advantageous
• Experience with sending and receiving samples using Meditech shipping batches is advantageous
• Experience with managing on hold list and incomplete reports is advantageous
• Experience with providing telephonic results is advantageous
• Client-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Display initiative and the ability to problem-solve
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure, independently as well as in a team
• A positive attitude & flexible work-style
• A strong sense of devotion to quality
• Ability to work alone in the laboratory
• Must be fluent in English with an understanding of Afrikaans
• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends & public holidays
• Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the technical and behavioural competencies
• required to perform in this position

Key Responsibilities

• Receipt and processing of specimens
• Distribution of specimens and maintain acceptable TAT
• Specimen preparation
• Handling of queries
• Shipping specimens to reference laboratories

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes:

• retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life and Disability cover)
• annual bonus
• competitive maternity benefits
• health care allowance
• discounted pathology tests
• payment of HPCSA/SANC annual registration fees
• developmental opportunities at the PathCare Training Academy

Closing date: Thursday, 19th November 2026