Laboratory Assistant (6 Months Fixed Term Contract - Wits DIH)

Ajpersonnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Cape Town. The role involves sample processing, record keeping, and specimen distribution. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 qualification and a year of relevant experience. Preference will be given to applicants registered with HPCSA. Applications are encouraged from all suitable individuals. Closing date: 19 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Laboratory Assistant.
• Registered with HPCSA as Laboratory Assistant is desirable.
• Ability to work shifts and weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process samples accurately.
• Ensure timely distribution of specimens.
• Record sample information in laboratory logs.

Skills

Animal Care

Fire Protection

General Services

Attention to Detail

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Division

Division : Wits Diagnostic and Innovation Hub (DIH)

Main purpose of the job

• To accurately receive process samples and ensure timely distribution to the appropriate departments or locations

Location : Cape Town

Key performance areas

• Complete relevant sections of the requisition form
• Check kit tube and requisition form
• Confirm details and contents of kits for distribution
• Accurately record sample information in laboratory logs or LIMS
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry and filing of lab documents
• Specimen preparation (centrifugation and aliquoting) and generation of internal specimen tracking lists
• Record sample processing details on relevant worksheets
• Specimen distribution to workbenches, labs and referral sites
• Aliquot label and sort specimens for testing and storage
• Create referral and shipping list of samples for distribution to laboratories to ensure completeness of audit trail
• Completion of DCFs when appropriate
• Assist with generation of results distribution logs
• Assist with amending results according to DCFs and then send amended result to site
• Liaise with the couriers
• Ensure suitable cleaning and preparation of equipment components such as racks and glassware
• Carry out the general maintenance for equipment in the pre-lab area
• Report any problems with laboratory equipment and office equipment (e.g. Centrifuge, Printer, Fax machine) to the Pre-Lab Supervisor, Lab Co-ordinator or Laboratory Manager

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum of 1 years experience as a Laboratory Assistant

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Registered with HPCSA as Laboratory Assistant is desirable
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Ability to work shifts and weekend rotation
• Have attention to detail

To apply

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date : 19 September 2025
• Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note

• WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Key Skills

• Animal Care, Fire Protection, General Services, Atl, BI, Brokerage

Employment Type

Employment Type : Contract

Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy

Vacancy : 1