Contract Position: Laboratory Assistant – Olivedale, Johannesburg

Contract Position: Laboratory Assistant – Olivedale, 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.

A 4-month contract opportunity exists for a Laboratory Assistant to join the team at our Olivedale Laboratory in Johannesburg. We are seeking an individual who displays a high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

Key Competency Requirements

  • 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 is advantageous
  • Experience with sending and receiving samples using Skylims shipping batches is advantageous
  • Experience with managing on hold list and incomplete reports is advantageous
  • 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
  • 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 

Key Responsibilities

  • Receipt and processing of specimens
  • Distribution of specimens and maintain acceptable TAT
  • Specimen preparation
  • Handling of queries
  • Shipping specimens to reference laboratories

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package.

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 khanyisa.shivambu@pathcare.net

Closing date: Friday, 26th September 2025

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.

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. All qualified candidates including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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