• Reference Number : refs/034992
• Directorate : Forensic Pathology Service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 R 269,106.00 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 2 R 313,800.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. A.S Mgojo (071) 858 8036

Requirements :

• A Certificate in Medical Technician that allows the 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, Power point, 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 healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . 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 : FPS Johannesburg Laboratory

Closing Date : 19-01-2026

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.