National Health Laboratory Service Vacancies
CLOSING DATE: 29 MAY 2026
BUSINESS UNIT: JOHANNESBURG, SEDIBENG & WEST RAND
DISCIPLINE: MYCOBACTERIOLOGY LABORATORY (T.B)
LOCATION: BRAAMFONTEIN COMPLEX
POSITION: CLEANER: HOUSEKEEPING (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: A1
REFERENCE NUMBER: GAUJSW0426/001-01 (40941-004-2112)
Main Purpose of the Job
To perform housekeeping duties, undertake cleaning in areas as directed to ensure the offices and rooms are kept in a
clean and hygienic condition. Provide a messenger service to the relevant laboratory and Provincial Hospital
Key Job Responsibility
■ To clean the different venues/ offices/ rooms/ kitchens/ hallways and stairs on a daily basis to ensure a clean and hygienic condition. ■
Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets. ■ To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window
sills, external surfaces of cupboards, and shelves. ■ Sweeping and mopping of floors. ■ To wash dishes in the kitchens, replenish kitchen
supplies and wash/ clean fridges. ■ To empty waste bins and take waste to designated areas. ■ To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins,
sinks, showers etc. to ensure hygienic toilet facilities. ■ To replenish consumable items (Soap/ toilet rolls/ paper towels) and ensure that
stock is always available. ■ To set up tables/ chairs and equipment for events as needed. ■ Follow health and safety regulations and use
chemicals as directed. ■ Report deficiencies or needs to the Co-ordinator. ■ Collect specimens and deliver reports to the hospital wards
according to set procedures to facilitate work flow and report delivery. ■ Sorts and distributes internal/courier mail in the receiving office
to ensure correct delivery of mail to departments. ■ Sort and deliver collected specimen to different laboratory departments. ■ Take
telephonic messages in the transport office to ensure operational standards and company image are maintained. ■ Operate pneumatic
tube ■ Scanning of specimen.
Minimum requirements & key competency
■ Grade 10 ( Essential) ■ Driver Licence( Desirable) ■ 1 (one) month on-the-job training ■ Previous experience in a Laboratory
environment ( Desirable) ■ Knowledge of health and safety ■ Basic understanding of health and safety ■ Knowledge of cleaning
machinery/ cleaning materials and chemicals ■ Knowledge of logistics of campus / hospital /laboratory departments ■ Cleaning of high
windows Application of various cleaning procedures (e.g. wax) ■ Strong interpersonal skills ■ Attention to detail ■ Communication skills
■ Time management ■ Good driving skills ( Desirable) ■ Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients. In line with our Employment Equity
goals, preference will be given to male candidates.
Enquiries may be directed to Skhumbuzo Mncwabe @ (011) 489 9203, e-mail application to:bara.recruitment@nhls.ac.za
BUSINESS UNIT: NORTHERN CAPE
DISCIPLINE: LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICE
LOCATION: UPINGTON LABORATORY
POSITION: DRIVER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: B1
REFERENCE NUMBER: WCNC0925/001-01 (35400-005-4006)
Main Purpose of the Job
Responsible for transportation of NHLS staff, specimens, reports and/or supplies within the designated area
Key Job Responsibility
■ Drive the NHLS vehicles / Mobile Laboratories to and from various locations ■ Deliver reports/letters and collect specimens from outlying
clinics, hospitals and laboratories according to set schedules, to facilitate adherence to agreed turnaround times ■ Delivers equipment,
stock and media to NHLS laboratories, as needed to ensure continuity of service ■ Maintain the motor vehicle by re-fueling ensuring it is
in good working order to supply a reliable transport service ■ Complete log book to ensure compliance with company policies ■ Transport
visitors to and from airport to ensure they arrive on time for meetings ■ Transport students / employees to designated areas when working
off site / away from their normal place of work ■ Liaise with customers internally and externally ■ Observe and adhere to good hygienic
and Safety Standards. ■ Assist with Receiving, labelling and sorting specimens for testing according to the SOP’s. ■ Captures patient’s
information into the system. ■ Assist with creating shipping lists of samples for distributions to laboratories. ■ Check-in / Clock-in or
administer the delivery times and distribution-routes of samples to ensure smooth channelling of specimens to various Laboratory
collection points. ■ Assist with appropriate packaging, recording and monitoring of all out-going referral specimens.
Minimum requirements & key competency
■ Grade12/ Matric / NQF level 3 / N2/NQF level 3 / NQF level 3 equivalent ■ Valid Code C1 Driver’s Licence and valid PDP ■ Technically
orientated ■ Assertive ■ Interpersonal, computer, analytical, leadership and communication skills ■ Organisational skills ■ Attention to
detail ■ Ability to work under pressure, within a team and with minimal supervision ■ Willing to work unsociable hours, weekends, public
holidays and call outs.
Enquiries may be directed to Oyama Lelani @ (053) 831 3969, e-mail application to: Oyama.mbalo@nhls.ac.za
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.), 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
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