Job Description

As a Technician or Technologist in Clinical Pathology at Ampath, you are at the heart of diagnostic excellence. Your role is to perform routine and urgent sample analyses, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every result. You are also entrusted with maintaining laboratory instruments and supporting technical operations, contributing to a high-performance culture where precision and care go hand in hand. This is more than a technical role - it is a vital part of a people-centred healthcare journey, where your expertise empowers better outcomes for patients and clinicians alike.

Role Requirements

To thrive in this role, you are required to hold:


a National Certificate in Medical Technology (Clinical Pathology) HPCSA registration as a Medical Technician, or a National Diploma in Medical Technology / BHSc MLS with HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist.

These qualifications ensure you are equipped with the foundational knowledge and professional standing to deliver confidently in a dynamic laboratory environment. You bring with you either 18 months of experiential learning as a Learner Technician in a Clinical Pathology setting, or 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a similar pathology environment. This experience enables you to navigate the laboratory with confidence, contribute meaningfully from day one, and grow within a culture that values continuous learning and leadership accountability.

Skills Requirements

Success in this role is built on a strong foundation of essential skills. You are fluent in English and Afrikaans, both written and spoken, and possess basic typing and computer literacy to manage digital workflows efficiently. Your numerical reasoning skills allow you to perform calculations with accuracy, supporting the integrity of laboratory results. These capabilities are key to delivering high-quality service and fostering a collaborative, empowered workplace.

Role Impact

In this role, your impact is both immediate and far-reaching. You are responsible for processing specimens with precision, ensuring that each sample is handled with care and urgency. Your administrative diligence supports smooth laboratory operations, while your commitment to quality control upholds the highest standards of practice. You play a key role in mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge that strengthens the team and builds future capability. By providing technical support and maintaining strong client relationships, you help shape a laboratory environment that is efficient, responsive, and trusted. At Ampath, your contribution fuels a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth-where every result matters and every person counts.

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

45 hours per week

Work week

5 days

Location

Cedar - Fourways

Closing Date

28 July 2025

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Ampath, where purpose meets possibility.