• Reference Number : REFS/023596
• Directorate : OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R638 856.00 Grade 2- R727 350.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. M. Marais Tel No- 012 354 2067/2208 marisa.marais@up.ac.za

Requirements :

• Master of Science (NQF level 9) as well as registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Reproductive Biology as a Medical Biological Scientist. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration at the HPCSA, of which include 5 years appropriate Experience in a supervising capacity. Strong leadership and practical capabilities in assisted reproduction techniques. Aptitude in problem solving and troubleshooting in assisted reproduction techniques, proficiency in service-delivery, experience with advance laboratory equipment and research related databases; Experience in the HPCSA training program for medical biological scientist interns in Reproductive Biology. Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy and attention to detail; Good administration and organizing skills of daily laboratory operations; Ability to work under pressure, independently and self-motivated. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA 2025/2026.

Duties :

• Assist in the development and implementation of the goals of the department. Work within a team and assist in the management of the Assisted Reproduction program. This entails service delivery, though the development, implementation and monitoring of guidelines for operational efficiency. This also includes risk (prevention-based activities) and total quality management. Short and Long-term planning to integrate resources with policies and required activities. Monitor laboratory systems, and process outcomes, to determine skills training standards of staff and interns. Administrative functions include performance management of staff and students according to set policies and to monitor continuous education development of the team. Create an environment of continuous technology development, education and training, through the awareness of the most relevant tools and techniques. Motivate and guide interns according to the HPCSA curriculum, guidelines and subject specific documentation. Initiate, supervise and support research projects and proposals for post-graduate studies.

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.