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Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in respect of South African qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in respect of South African qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA asa Medical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in respect of South African qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Inherent requirement of the job: Perform after hours, weekend and public holidays as required.

Proven immunity to Hepatitis B or willingness to be vaccinated and tested before commencement.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, contamination prevention and ISO 15189 standards.

Ability to work independently and self-manage.

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Relevant laboratory experience in stem cell handling, haematology, or related biomedical field.

Duties

Transporting stem cells and donor lymphocytes to Groote Schuur Hospital wards and Red Cross Children’s Hospital.

Supplying transplant data to the Information Management Unit and E5 medical staff.

Administration and ordering of consumables to prevent delays.

Assistance with Core Needle Lymph Node Biopsy sessions (scheduled and ad hoc).

Maintenance and servicing laboratory instrumentation.

Weekly checks and replenishment of liquid nitrogen in storage vessels.

Cryopreservation of haematopoietic stem cells using controlled freezing and liquid nitrogen storage systems.

Experience in cellular therapy: Graft manipulation, storage, and issue of stem cells and donor lymphocytes.

How to apply

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Notes

Closing Date

09 April 2026, 17:00 PM