Job Description

LABORATORY MANAGER
PERMANENT CONTRACT
MASIPHUMELELE RESEARCH OFFICE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.
The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for all laboratory activities at Masiphumelele Research Site, as well as to ensure that the final outputs and outcomes of all projects and programs are quality assured and completed within the required timelines.

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology in Microbiology or Clin Path
• Current active HPCSA registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Applicants must be in good standing with HPCSA)
• At least 1-3 years working experience as Laboratory Manager, preferably in a research environment
• At least 1- 2 years of management experience
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Client Service skills
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Resource management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stress tolerant skills
• Valid Driver's license

Advantageous:

• Clinical trials/research experience
• Tertiary qualification in a life science field
• Transportation of dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport Association Training Certificate (IATA)
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations & Study Management
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Staff Leadership & HR Management
• Specimen & Logistics Management
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 24 December 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.

Skills Required