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NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)
 
 
GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS
  • If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 
  • Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.), CPD compliance status report and other supporting documents should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, driver’s license etc. 
  • Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments verifications. 
  • Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments. 
  • All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level. 
  • At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint. 
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 
  • These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions. 
  • Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer. 
  • The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets. 
  • Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment. 
  • This is an open advert. External applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin 
 
CLOSING DATE: 10 JULY 2025




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​GAUTENG REGION 
 
 
BUSINESS UNIT: EKURHULENI TSHWANE 
DISCIPLINE: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY /CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY 
LOCATION: TAMBO MEMORIAL LABORATORY 
POSITION: SERVICE PATHOLOGIST 
PAY GRADE: PHE 
REFERENCE NUMBER: GAUPATH0725/001-01 (44700-001-1414) 
 
Main Purpose of the Job 
To provide service delivery, undergraduate and post graduate training and to undertake research to assist clinicians in patient management, to build capacity within the field and to build knowledge with the field 
 
Key Job Responsibility 
■ Preparation and delivering of academic lectures / seminars within an existing curriculum frame ■ To perform , interpret report on an authorize and full range of laboratory tests / autopsies within the specified turnaround time ■ To guide clinicians ( including internal and external customers) in the selection of laboratory tests to optimize patient care , including the provision of an after-hours service ■ To provide informal training to undergraduate and post-graduate students as well as medical technologist in order to impart knowledge , teach skills and assess competence ■ Conduct routine diagnostic services. 
 
Minimum requirements & key competency 
■ FCPath or MMED qualification in Clinical Pathology/Chemical Pathology discipline ■ HPCSA registration for independent as pathologist in applicable discipline ■ Laboratory safety procedures. ■ Medical conditions, in particular clinical pathology correlation. ■ Principles of analytical methodology. ■ Method validation including statistical calculations. ■ Laboratory quality assurance processes. ■ Principles of applied research methodology. ■ Practical laboratory techniques where relevant. ■ Biopsy interpretation in order to advise clinicians. ■ Computer literacy. ■Communication and Presentation Skills. ■ Analytical and diagnosing. ■ Problem solving. ■ Conducting research. 
 
Enquiries may be directed Xoliswa Sinkqo @ (011) 489 9020, e-mail application to xoliswa.sinkqo@nhls.ac.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS UNIT: EKURHULENI TSHWANE 
DISCIPLINE: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY/CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY 
LOCATION: KALAFONG LABORATORY 
POSITION: SERVICE PATHOLOGIST 
PAY GRADE: PHE 
REFERENCE NUMBER: GAUPATH0725/001-02 (61450-001-1414) 
Main Purpose of the Job 
To provide service delivery, undergraduate and post graduate training and to undertake research to assist clinicians in patient management, to build capacity within the field and to build knowledge with the field 
 
Key Job Responsibility 
■ Preparation and delivering of academic lectures / seminars within an existing curriculum frame ■ To perform , interpret report on an authorize and full range of laboratory tests / autopsies within the specified turnaround time ■ To guide clinicians ( including internal and external customers) in the selection of laboratory tests to optimize patient care , including the provision of an after-hours service ■ To provide informal training to undergraduate and post-graduate students as well as medical technologist in order to impart knowledge , teach skills and assess competence ■ Conduct routine diagnostic services. 
 
Minimum requirements & key competency 
■ FCPath or MMED qualification in Clinical Pathology/Chemical Pathology discipline ■ HPCSA registration for independent as pathologist in applicable discipline ■ Laboratory safety procedures. ■ Medical conditions, in particular clinical pathology correlation. ■ Principles of analytical methodology. ■ Method validation including statistical calculations. ■ Laboratory quality assurance processes. ■ Principles of applied research methodology. ■ Practical laboratory techniques where relevant. ■ Biopsy interpretation in order to advise clinicians. ■ Computer literacy. ■Communication and Presentation Skills. ■ Analytical and diagnosing. ■ Problem solving. ■ Conducting research. 
 
Enquiries may be directed Xoliswa Sinkqo @ (011) 489 9020, e-mail application to xoliswa.sinkqo@nhls.ac.za