NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)

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 

LOCATION: NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN 

POSITION: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (READVERTISEMENT) 

PAY GRADE: C3 

REFERENCE NUMBER: NIOH0926.001.01 

Main Purpose of the Job 

Manage the accounts payable, bookkeeping, procurement/stores and treasury, to improve cash flow and promote efficient and effective finance and administrative procedures in the Branch, in compliance with financial standards and Treasury regulations. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

■ Review accounts payable to ensure that suppliers are paid timeously for continuous supply of stock and services to the Laboratories. ■ Manage the daily cash flow position and be liaison with NHLS Finance department in order to maximise the utilisation and returns on cash on hand. ■ Manage the bookkeeping within the NIOH branch to ensure accuracy of accounting records. ■ Manage the stores and procurement functions within the NIOH to ensure cost-effective and continual supply of stock and services to the Laboratories and maintenance of services to Clients. ■Reports in compliance with standard operating procedures to ensure that Finance and Administration is accurately and effectively administered within the NIOH inclusive of the monitoring of expenditure against budget. ■ Liaise with clients (internal and external) to ensure efficient resolution of payments which may occur daily. ■ Participate in setting up of major projects to ensure correct management of financial resources in line with budget and business needs. ■Training staff on financial and administrative standard operating procedures and budget requirements to ensure the constant interaction and application of NHLS financial and administrative standards. ■ Assist in financial planning and budgeting during the budget process. ■ Oversee all Oracle management reports for the laboratories and all stores at the Branch. Perform verification of assets and update the Asset register to keep track of all NHLS assets. 

Minimum Requirements and Key Competencies 

■ 3 year Diploma in Finance related studies (NQF Level 6) ■ Minimum (4) years’ experience in financial environment ■Intimate knowledge of Financial Systems ■Knowledge of Oracle System ■ Knowledge of Treasury Regulations ■Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act ■Communication skills ( written and verbal ■Advanced Computer Skills ■Time management ■Attention to detail ■Planning and Organizing skills ■Analytical Skills ■Investigation Skills ■Administration skills ■Interpersonal skills ■Team Work ■

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: 16 October 2026  

BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 

DISCIPLINE : IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY 

LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN 

POSITION : RESEARCH ASSISTANT (READVERTISEMENT) 

PAY GRADE : B2 

REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH0726.001.02

Main Purpose of Job 

Assist with the execution of occupational allergy and infectious disease and associated research, which forms part of the research and surveillance activities of the NIOH’s Immunology & Microbiology Section. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

■Assist the researchers with the identification of research participants meeting the surveillance or research study case definitions. ■Collect/ assist the researchers with collection of data from research participants meeting the research study criteria. ■Complete structured interviews and/ collect, label and store samples from participants for research projects and health hazard evaluations (HHE). ■Obtain/ assist the researchers to obtain informed consent from participants or their next of kin. ■Receive and courier research or HHE samples such as clinical or environmental. ■Trace results of investigations such as field measurements or laboratory tests. ■Assist with maintaining stocks and inventories of consumables. ■ Complete research related documentation such as logs and HHE forms. ■Prepare research and HHE files (including photocopying). ■Assist with different research laboratory procedures for specimen and media preparation in accordance with specific standard operating procedures. ■Attendance at any necessary research related meetings to review performance of the study team. ■File surveillance and research records on-site after data collection, according to the relevant protocol. ■Perform tasks assigned by the line manager, related to ongoing research programmes. ■Performance of administrative duties, such a photocopying, preparation of ethics applications and data entry from study questionnaires as requested by researchers. ■Follow established policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvements objectives, environmental or infection control to ensure compliance. ■Provide administrative support such as ordering, temperature monitoring, health & safety, disposal of specimens in accordance of standard operating procedures. 

Minimum requirements & key competency 

■Grade 12 or equivalent. ■Higher certificate (NQF level 5) in a Health-related discipline preferably Public Health ■Minimum 2 years’ work experience coordinating or supporting research studies ■Published scientific research (Desirable) ■ Basic knowledge of surveillance. ■Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) ■Project documentation management ■Communication skills ■Performance management ■ Customer oriented ■ Ability to deal with or handle confidential information ■Listening skills ■Basic Numeracy skills ■Accuracy skills ■Interpersonal skills ■Attention to detail. ■Interpersonal skills 

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications to Recruiter1@nioh.ac.za

Enquiries may be directed to Mamodike Ramogale @ (011) 712 6400 

Closing date: 16 October 2026

BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 

DISCIPLINE : IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY 

LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN 

POSITION : CENTRE HEAD (READVERTISEMENT) 

PAY GRADE : E1 

REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH0426.001.02 

Main Purpose of Job 

Provide administrative and scientific leadership, management and strategic direction for the Centre in line with NIOH’s role and responsibilities. To facilitate close working relationships and cohesion between the stakeholders, various sections within the Centre and other NIOH centers and departments. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

■ Provide administrative and scientific leadership for the Centre in line with NIOH’s strategic role and responsibilities. ■Assist stakeholders with timely expert advice, specialized services and surveillance/research data relevant to the Centre’s area of focus. ■ Establish strategic goals for the Centre through a consultative process with creation/regular review of the Centre’s annual and 5-year strategic plans. ■ Ensure that operational objectives are met according to agreed project timelines as per the NHLS Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. ■ Establish close working relationships between sections in the Centre and with other Centre Heads in those areas where there exist opportunities for joint working towards common goals and national priorities. ■ Responsible for Centre budget (operational and capital expenditure) creation, expenditure and financial governance. ■ Ensure the Centre is compliant with NIOH/NHLS policies and directives. ■ Be proactive in ensuring that successful grant applications are submitted and research funding raised by the Centre team. ■ Ensure that all sections contribute to the output of the Centre in terms of NIOH objectives, publications, peer-reviewed scientific publications and other reports. ■ Create/maintain a cross-functional team to co-ordinate a high-quality teaching and training programme responsive to national and international requirements. ■ Ensure that coordinated quality assurance processes are in place throughout the Centre. ■ Contribute actively to national and regional capacity building activities in line with the NIOH/NHLS mandate. ■ Document and maintain records of all Centre outputs through periodic Centre activity reports and contributions to the NIOH annual report. ■ Coordinate the Centre’s interaction with media in line with NIOH/NHLS policies. ■ Ensure that the Centre is responsive to occupational health issues of Public Health significance and to support other departments within the NIOH. ■ Ensure that the Centre is abreast of latest developments and to encourage innovative initiatives. ■ Promote transformation and development in the Centre Management of all staff to ensure the Centre operates efficiently and effectively 

Minimum requirements and Key Competencies 

■ PHD in Microbiology and/or Immunology (NQF level 10) ■ HPCSA registration as Medical Scientist in Immunology or Microbiology ■ Valid Driver’s License ■ Minimum of 10 years’ management experience, preferably in a public health institution. ■ 8 years+ experience in Immunology or Microbiology. ■ 5 years+ experience in financial management. ■ 3 years+ laboratory experience. ■ At least 5 years’ experience in writing successful grant applications, performing research and teaching and training. ■ Proven experience in Occupational Health. ■ Knowledge of Immunology and Microbiology. ■Knowledge of statistics. ■ Knowledge of statistical software packages. ■ Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. Skills: ■ Computer Literacy ■ Communication and interpersonal ■ Team-building ■ Time management. ■ Planning ■Project management ■ Research methodology ■ Report writing ■ Analytical. 

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications to Recruiter4@nicd.ac.za

Enquiries may be directed to Mammei Hlehlisi Galo @ (011) 712 6400 

Closing date: 23 October 2026

BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 

DISCIPLINE : ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY 

LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN 

POSITION : PATHOLOGIST (ENTRY) (READVERTISEMENT) 

PAY GRADE : PHE 

REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH0526.002.01 

Main Purpose of the Job 

Provide service delivery, undergraduate, post-graduate training and undertake research to assist clinicians in patient management, build capacity and knowledge within the field. 

Key Job Responsibility 

■Functions as a pathologist in consultation with senior pathologists ■Responsible for the final diagnostic report sent out to the clinicians. 

■Interaction and consultation with clinicians to ensure that routine requested investigations and proposed diagnosis are appropriate. ■ Provide expert advice to all customers in order to resolve clinical and diagnostic queries in a professional and timely manner. ■ Available to provide expert advice to all internal and external customers in order to resolve clinical and diagnostic queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner and responds to complaints about any aspect of the diagnostic service output in a professional and timely manner to promote sound customer relations. ■ Contribute in the design, development and maintenance of quality system. ■ Comply with the principle of good laboratory practice, full SANAS accreditation requirements and relevant legislation. ■ Contribute to the overall management of the laboratory. ■Teach and train Registrars, Scientists, Technologists and Technicians. ■ Contributes towards teaching and training of undergraduate students in accordance with University requirements. ■ Contribute to the departmental CPD programmes. ■ Conduct research in order to contribute to the publications and towards translation of policy and service. 

Minimum Requirements & Key Competency 

■FCPath or MMED or equivalent ■ HPCSA registered for independent practice as Pathologist in Anatomical Pathology ■Knowledge of principles and practice of all diagnostic laboratory methods ■ Knowledge of laboratory safety ■ Knowledge of Statistics and assay validation ■ Knowledge of research methodology ■ Knowledge of Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation ■ Knowledge of patient management and laboratory support ■ Quality assurance ■ Laboratory management ■ Scientific writing ■ Interpretation of tests results ■ Informal or small group teaching ■ Preparation and delivery of formal lectures ■ Time management skills ■ Report writing skills ■ Computer literacy ■ Planning and organising ■ Interpersonal skills ■ Management and Financial 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: 23 October 2026