LABORATORY ASSISTANT AT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place
as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.

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POST 10/258 : LABORATORY ASSISTANT (TOXICOLOGY)
Chief Directorate: Emergency Clinical Services Support
SALARY : R171 537 per annum
CENTRE : Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in a biomedical laboratory. Appropriate experience in using laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, vortexes, balances and pipettes. Appropriate experience in handling biological
samples and other hazardous chemicals/waste and gases. Inherent requirement of the job: A
valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Above average competency
use of Microsoft programs including both Word and Excel. The ability to work in a biohazardous
environment, perform heavy manual tasks, and the ability to work under pressure. Basic
understanding of calculations necessary for the preparation of chemical solutions. Good
interpersonal relationships and working both individually and in a team. Must be ethical, honest
and take accountability. Understand basic laboratory equipment and how to follow SOP for their
maintenance and monitoring.

DUTIES : Laboratory Upkeep and support. Testing support. Specimen handling and Management.
Inventory, Facility and Admin Support.

ENQUIRIES : Ms B Davies Tel No. (021) 406-6026, Email: Bronwen.davies@uct.ac.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”).

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to
security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, and previous
employment checks prior to appointment. Candidates may have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment.

CLOSING DATE : 04 April 2024