NHLS: Medical Technician Internship 2013

The National Health Laboratory System (NHLS) currently has Medical Technician Internship positions available on a 36-month fixed-term contract. Applications close 6 February 2013.

REF.: CORMED0113/001-01.

Limited positions are available in training laboratories for Medical Technicians (Students) in the 2013 student intake. Positions are available in specified disciplines, in the various regions stated below.

KZN region:

North Coast, South Coast, Durban area, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Zululand, Umkhanyakude

Central region:

Gauteng, Free State, Bloemfontein, Northern Cape, Kimberley.

Northern region:

Mpumalanga, Limpopo East, Limpopo WEst, Tshwane Academic, North West.

Coastal region:

Western Cape, PE, Transkei, Eastern Cape, East London.

Medical Technicians (Student):

The individuals will undergo training in the performance of laboratory tests and related procedures according to a set curriculum.

Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.

Please note: Should the applicant be successful in completing his/her academic requirements for registration as a Medical Technician with the HPCSA, the employee may be expected to work for the NHLS in the relevant profession as a Medical Technician for 3 years.

Candidates must clearly stipulate their preferred discipline/s and preferred location.

Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to submit applications to the Recruitment Department via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Telephonic enquirers may be directed to Tebogo Tena on 011 885 5400.

Interested applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements are invited to submit applications (concise 2-page CV) together with supporting documents as directed above.

Due to inherent job and operational requirements, the applicable pre-employment screening and relevant qualification verification’s will be performed on short-listed candidates.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not heard from the NHLS within 8 weeks of the closing date of the application process, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The NHLS Employment Equity targets will guide the filling of positions and will give preference to disabled candidates.

For further information about the NHLS, please visit the NHLS website.