Main purpose of the job :
- To perform on-site laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow of the onsite laboratory
Location :
Wits RHI - 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, JohannesburgKey performance areas :
Co-ordinate onsite laboratory activities and process laboratory samples
Perform and document all lab testing as per GCLP, LQMP, SOPs and Protocol requirementsCo-ordinate all daily lab activities to ensure work is completed within required turnaround time (TAT)Ship samples to outsourced laboratoriesFollow up on DCF and Final reports within TATCommunicate laboratory results to doctors / nurses / site coordinators effectively and timeouslyProvide technical input on laboratory results (within scope of practice)Perform all inhouse laboratory storage needsPerform laboratory equipment maintenance, lab decontamination, and temperature surveillancePerform troubleshooting activities as and when required and ensure communication to lab managerQuality Management of on-site lab activities
Verify accuracy of data in source documentation, CRFs and reportsEnsure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviewsEffectively communicate / report all quality challengesEnsure conformance to the External Quality Assurance programIdentify and communicate trends in quality of lab testing or control proceduresAssist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identifiedAttend to audit reports and effectively implement corrective action and future preventative measuresEffective self-management and performance ownership
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackEffective time and leave managementTake ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetingsMaintain and update knowledge of developments in field and expertiseRequired minimum education and training :
National Diploma in Biomedical Technology / BTech DegreeProfessional Body Registration :
Health Professions Council of South Africa (Medical Technologist)Required minimum work experience :
Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist (1 year would have been as a student medical technologist before board exam is written and passed)Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :
Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses, IATA training, Health and Safety training, First Aid training, knowledge of accreditation bodies e.g. SANASExperience working in a diagnostic and research laboratoryAttention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writingAble to work independently within minimal supervision and in a multidisciplinary teamComputer skills, working knowledge of LDMS / similar Laboratory information systems, presentation skills would also be advantageousTO APPLY :
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date : 06 November 2025Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note :
WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position