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NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)
 
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GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS 
  1. 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). 
  2. Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, driver’s license etc. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments. 
  6. All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level. 
  7. At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint. 
  8. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 
  9. These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions. 
  10. Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer. 
  11. The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets. 
  12. 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. 
  13. This is an open bulletin; both internal and external applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.





BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 
DISCIPLINE : EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE 
LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN 
POSITION : BIOSTATISTICIAN (READVERTISEMENT) 
PAY GRADE : D1 
REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH0226.001.01 
 
Main Purpose of Job 
To provide bio-statistical expertise, research, training and teaching within NIOH and nationally with both government and private entities to ensure relevant positioning of the NIOH. 
 
Key Job Responsibilities 
■Responsible for providing bio-statistical support to government departments in developing workplace health policy, systems and programmes for Occupational Health ■Provide bio-statistical support to the organization as well as conduct biostatistical analyses as required ■Participate in the planning and implementation of Occupational Health Research programmes in the workplace for the public and private sectors with respect to Occupational Diseases and injuries ■Review, advise and develop statistical analyses plans for grant applications and protocols, publications and reports ■Coordinate and participate in training of health professionals and students to ensure capacity development including development of CPD programmes ■Contribute to lectures in bio-statistical and epidemiology courses ■Responsible for own professional development programmes to ensure that s/he is informed of new developments within the discipline of bio-statistical, epidemiology and public health to increase knowledge base ■Engage with the multinational partners on programmes of mutual interest with the NHLS-NIOH ■Undertake research in Public and Occupational Health to increase the body of scientific knowledge within the NIOH and with external collaborators ■Contribute to NIOH’S national technical information service by giving advice on various epidemiological and biostatical issues to practitioners, employers and trade unions ■Responsible for writing Scientific reports and peer reviewed papers ■Comply with any reasonable ad lawful instruction issued by the manager. 
 
Minimum requirements and Key Competencies 
■MSc Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 9) ■PhD in Epidemiology /Biostatistics (NQF level 10) (Desirable) ■3-5 years’ experience post Master’s degree qualification in Biostatistics ■At least 3 years research and data analysis experience ■Publication record (at least 5 publications) ■Knowledge of Biostatistics and Epidemiology ■Sound knowledge of statistical packages preferably SAS or STATA or R and advanced Excel ■Knowledge of record database management and data analysis ■Teaching and training ■Good scientific writing ■Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to process scientific and medical data ■Able to work independently ■Expertise in analysis of data ■Ability to identify data issues, present problems, and implement solutions ■Data management skills ■Capability of communicating technical concepts clearly, concisely and understandably ■Good leadership, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask ■Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills ■Ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams ■Attention to detail ■Methodical ■Written and verbal communication skills ■Interpersonal skills. 
 
 
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications to Recruiter1@nioh.ac.za
 
Enquiries may be directed to Ketsitseng Maseko @ (011) 712 6400 
 
Closing date: 26 February 2026