MEDICAL TECHNICIAN GRADE 1 OR 2

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency is looking for a qualified Medical Technician to perform laboratory procedures in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include receiving and processing samples while ensuring quality assurance. Candidates must hold a valid HPCSA registration and possess a relevant medical technician certificate. Strong computer literacy and communication skills are essential. An ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure. Opportunity to make a significant impact in the health sector.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technician.
• Experience in Forensic or Anatomical Histopathology laboratory.
• Valid driver’s license (optional).

Responsibilities

• Receive and log samples, maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform sample analysis including processing and staining.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and conduct quality assurance.
• Involved in document control and training.
• Observe Health and Safety Regulations.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Communication skills (Written and Verbal)

Interpersonal Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Certificate in Medical Technician

Job description

Requirements

• A Certificate in Medical Technician that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technician in the category Histopathology Technique.
• Experience in Forensic or Anatomical Histopathology laboratory: Grade 1 no experience post qualification. Grade 2 five (5) years’ experience post qualification.
• Current registration with the HPCSA.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to work within groups and be involved in team activities.
• Good Communication skills (Written and Verbal) Interpersonal Skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver\'s license (Optional).

Duties

• Receive samples as per standard operating procedures; log relevant data whilst maintaining chain of custody. Perform sample analysis e.g. Put through, Processing; Embedding; Microtomy, frozen sections and Staining including Special Stains.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure all quality assurance procedures are maintained to ensure production of valid results.
• Make up all relevant reagents; perform stock maintenance.
• Be involved in document control and student training.
• Perform filing. Archival and retrieval of sample material and documents.
• Observe Health and Safety Regulations.

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 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 : FPS Johannesburg Laboratory

Closing Date : 19-01-2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have a Certificate in Medical Technician that allows the registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technician?
• Do you have current registration with the HPCSA?
• Do you have a valid driver\'s license?

Please Notes :

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