• 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
• Enquiries : Ms. M. Marais Tel No- 012 354 2067/2208 marisa.marais@up.ac.za

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 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 : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

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.