📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWGauteng Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Medical Technologist position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 1 year • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Medical Technologist are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSWith 1 year of experience, you're at an ideal point to expand your expertise in Medical / Healthcare. This role offers growth opportunities and skill development.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Medical Technologist position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 year requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Requirements Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) in Biomedical Technology Biotechnology. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist and proof of current registration. No experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service as required in South Africa. One year relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of Foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Knowledge of relevant laboratory processes and procedures and Electronic Gate Keeping rules. Assertiveness; Good interpersonal skills. Basic understanding of finance. General supervision and management, Communication, Analytical and Computer skills.
Duties Support, monitor and evaluate the laboratory and Blood services. Improve screen of National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and South African National Blood Service (SANBS) request forms to avoid discrepancies. Monitor and intercept NHLS tests where insufficient data has been supplied on the request forms. Compile monthly expenditure and utilization reports against allocated NHLS and SANBS budgets. Monitor compliance with Electronic Gate Keeping (EGK) rules and train clinicians on the guideline. Advice management on rationale use of NHLS rejections. Advice the management accordingly on Point of Care Testing (POCT) instruments, as per approved National Point of Care Testing guideline. Support health programs and participate in internal and external assessments during the audits by Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and perform other Laboratory and Blood duties as delegated by Hospital Management. Collaborate with NHLS and SANBS to train clinicians on matters related to the gasps identified during the analysis of data from both service providers. Continuously provide an updated list of all healthcare professionals to the NHLS for updating the Laboratory Information System (LIS) Establish the committee/s to discuss and address laboratory and blood services improvement matters with all relevant stakeholders as per Service Level Agreement. Compile and submit reports as when requested by the Provincial Office
Closing Date : 28-08-2026
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