MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST/ CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1- 3

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 376,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department seeks a Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist to work in Pretoria. Applicants should have relevant qualifications in Reproductive Biology and current HPCSA registration. The role involves knowledge of Assisted Reproductive Technology and supporting embryo and sperm processing procedures. This position offers a competitive salary package depending on grade, with applications accepted until 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Current Independent practice registration at the HPCSA as Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist.
• Skilled in basic theoretical and practical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology laboratory procedures.
• Proof of current registration with the HPCSA 2025/2026.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge in human Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including Embryology and Andrology.
• Partake in procedures such as semen analyses and human embryo culture.
• Assist in training of Assisted Reproduction interns according to HPCSA regulations.

Skills

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Embryology

Andrology

Semen processing

Micromanipulation

Cryopreservation

Education

BSc honours in Reproductive Biology/Physiology/Cell Biology

BTech in Reproductive Biology

Job description

MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST/ CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1- 3

• Reference Number : REFS/023591
• Directorate : OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1- R376 524.00 Grade 2- R439 755.00 Grade 3- R514 785.00 per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• BSc honours in a relevant field (Reproductive Biology/Physiology/Cell Biology) or BTech (Reproductive Biology) Current Independent practice registration at the HPCSA as Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist, in the category Reproductive Biology. Skilled in basic theoretical and practical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology laboratory procedures including semen processing, embryo culture, micromanipulation and cryopreservation techniques. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA 2025/2026.

Duties :

• Demonstrate a working knowledge in the field of human Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including Embryology and Andrology. The candidate will be expected to partake in procedures including (i) Andrology services (semen analyses, sperm processing and decontamination), (ii) human embryo culture (conventional culture and time-lapse culture, micromanipulation, double witnessing), database use and upkeep (including SARA/ANARA); (iii) assist in the practical and theoretical training of Assisted Reproduction interns according to HPCSA regulations and (iv) meet milestone targets, with detailed attention to time management and multi-tasking.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a BSc honour in a relevant field (Reproductive Biology/Physiology/Cell Biology) or BTech (Reproductive Biology)?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist, in the category Reproductive Biology?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.