Job Description

As a Senior Medical Technologist in our Microbiology Laboratory, you are a key driver of operational excellence and scientific precision. Your role involves overseeing the processing of specimens across all benches, ensuring that every step meets our high standards. You help guide daily workflow, support the team in delivering timely and accurate results, and contribute to a culture where performance is continuously elevated. This is a role where leadership is about enabling others to succeed, and where your expertise helps shape the future of molecular diagnostics at Ampath.
Role Requirements
To thrive in this role, you need:

• a B.Sc. or a Biomedical Technologist Diploma, along with registration as a Medical Technician with the HPCSA.

These qualifications reflect your readiness to contribute meaningfully to a high-performance environment. With at least six months of experiential learning in a molecular laboratory, you have gained valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting. This experience equips you to step confidently into a role where accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You are joining a team that values your insight and supports your journey through talent development and succession planning.
Skills Requirements
This role calls for a well-rounded skill set. You are comfortable using computer systems to support laboratory operations and data management. Your fluency in both English and Afrikaans ensures clear communication across teams and with clients. Strong numerical reasoning supports your accuracy in calculations and data interpretation, while your communication skills help foster a people-centric culture that values engagement, teamwork, and shared success.
Role Impact
In this role, your impact is both operational and strategic. You help manage daily workflow and task distribution, ensuring that specimens are processed efficiently and results are delivered with precision. You contribute to the development and evaluation of new assays, support quality and accreditation standards, and assist with maintaining laboratory systems and stock levels. Your role also includes training and assessing staff, helping to build a capable and confident team. Through your leadership and client interactions, you help reinforce Ampath's reputation for excellence and innovation in molecular diagnostics.
Employment Equity and Diversity
At Ampath, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In line with our Employment Equity goals, we actively encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence in healthcare, and we are proud to create a space where everyone can thrive.
Hours of work
40 hours per week
Work week
5 days
Location
Cape Town
Apply now and take the next step in your career with Ampath, where purpose meets possibility.