Experienced Medical Technician/Technologist/Laboratory Scientist – Mossel Bay

PathCare; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related remuneration package

Retirement fund contribution

Group Life and Disability cover

Annual bonus

Maternity benefits

Health care allowance

Discounted pathology tests

HPCSA/SANC annual registration fees

Development opportunities at PathCare

Job summary

PathCare Mossel Bay seeks an Experienced Medical Technician/Technologist/Laboratory Scientist with clinical competence and high ethics. The role requires HPCSA registration in Clinical Pathology, a relevant diploma/degree, and 3–5 years of post-registration experience.

You will oversee patient samples, contribute to QA, and train junior staff while working shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Proficiency in Meditech and Materials Management, fluent English with Afrikaans understanding, and a

Qualifications

• 3-year Biomedical Technology diploma or 4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or Medical Technician Certificate in Clinical Pathology.
• Current registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Pathology.
• Computer literate with Meditech knowledge and materials management awareness.
• Must have valid Code B driver’s license (manual).
• 3–5 years’ clinical experience post HPCSA registration.
• Experience in QA systems and procedure development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations and train junior staff and students.
• Develop and implement technical procedures with accuracy.
• Maintain QA systems and assure quality control.
• Work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and handle high-pressure situations.
• Communicate effectively, including verbal and electronic channels.

Skills

HPCSA registration

Meditech

QA systems

Interpersonal skills

Training juniors

Communication skills

Education

Biomedical Technology diploma

Medical Laboratory Scientist degree

Medical Technician Certificate in Clinical Pathology

Tools

Meditech

Material Management system

Job description

An opportunity exists for an Experienced Medical Technician/Technologist/Laboratory Scientist to join the team at our Mossel Bay branch. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of displaying Clinical competence and who has a high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

Key Competency Requirements

• 3-year Biomedical Technology diploma/4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or Medical Technician Certificate in Clinical Pathology
• Current registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Pathology
• Computer literate with Meditech knowledge
• Knowledge/understanding Material Management system
• Must have a valid Code B driver’s license (manual transmission)
• 3-5 years’ Clinical experience post HPCSA registration
• Experience in technical procedure development and implementation
• Experience in maintaining QA Systems
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal relations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Display initiative
• Advanced problem-solving ability
• Effective verbal and electronic communication skills
• Ability to oversee and train junior staff and students
• Ability to work under pressure and display resilience and tenacity in challenging situations
• Result-orientated
• Emotional intelligence
• Ability to work alone in the laboratory
• Must be fluent in English with an understanding of Afrikaans
• Must be prepared to work shifts, on-call, weekends & public holidays
• Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the technical and behavioral competencies required to perform in this position

Please note that all the shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical proficiency test to assess their level of competence.

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a 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 and developmental opportunities at the PathCare Training Academy.

Closing date: Wednesday, 25th November 2026