• Reference Number : REFS/035452
• Directorate : REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY LABORATORY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 : R397 233.00; Grade 2 :R463 941.00 ; Grade 3 : R543 099.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. M Marais Tell: 012 354 2067/2208 , email : marisa.marais@up.ac.za

Requirements :

• BSc honours in a relevant field (Reproductive Biology/Physiology/Cell Biology) or BTech (Reproductive Biology) Current Independant 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 Assited Reproductive Technology laboratory procedures including semen processing, embryo culture, micromanipulation and cryopreservation techniques.

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: https://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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV 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. 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 : 24-02-2026

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.