Overview
6-Month Contract: Laboratory Assistant Jobs in South Africa at PathCare Vermaak
OLIVEDALE LABORATORY, JOHANNESBURG
WE MAKE PATIENT CARE A PRIORITY. IF YOU DO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!
PathCare is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting
doctors and healthcare professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1923. We are registered with
the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.
An opportunity exists for a Laboratory Assistant to join the team at our Olivedale Laboratory in
Johannesburg on a 6-month contract. We are seeking an individual who displays a high level of ethics and
integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.
• Grade 12 (Matric)
Registered with the HPCSA as a qualified Laboratory
Assistant
Computer literate
Relevant experience in a busy specimen reception
department
Experience with handling challenging queries and
clients
Experience with sending and receiving samples
using Skylims shipping batches
Experience with managing on hold list and
incomplete reports.
Experience with providing telephonic results
Experience working on Skylims
Client-focused with excellent attention to detail
Display initiative and the ability to problem-solve
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
with the ability to work under pressure,
independently as well as in a team
A positive attitude & flexible work-style
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to
unforeseen changes.
A strong sense of devotion to quality
Ability to work unsupervised at night
Ability to interact well with different departments in
the laboratory.
Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends & public
holidays
Must have an acceptable disciplinary track
record/performance record with regard to the
technical and behavioral competencies required to
perform in this position
Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a
retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life and Disability cover), annual bonus, competitive maternity
benefits, health care allowance, discounted pathology tests, payment of HPCSA/SANC annual registration fees and
developmental opportunities at the PathCare Training Academy.
Applicants who meet the criteria and are interested in joining our dynamic team are required to complete the
attached application form and submit this together with a CV to [email protected]
Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s
licence, ID document, qualifications/proof of registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be
willing to participate in a rigorous evaluation process.
Receipt and processing of specimens
Distribution of specimens and maintain acceptable TAT.
Specimen preparation
Handling of queries
Shipping specimens to reference laboratories
PathCare is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Employment Equity plan will be
considered as part of the talent acquisition process.
Key Responsibilities
Key Competency Requirements
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 15th April 2025
Title: 6-Month Contract: Laboratory Assistant
Company: PathCare Vermaak
Location: South Africa
