Background:
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics
To handle, process, store, log, interpret, prepare and report on all specimens/reagents according to the required protocols while adhering to SANAS guidelines
NICD - 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham
Registration of samples on the laboratory information system or other study specific software
Process samples as indicated in the relevant standard operating procedure/s (SOP) and/or study specific protocol/s (SSP) to set up testing for phenotypic and molecular diagnostics
Update study specific control sheets
Analyse and record the results as indicated in the SOP/SSP
Capture test results onto CRF or laboratory system as per SOP/SSP
Perform relevant administrative duties
Participate in laboratory internal and external quality control procedures
Assist with stocktaking and ordering of consumables and reagents as required
Manage and store biohazardous waste and toxic materials as and when required
Timeously report all non-conformances within the QMS to management
Prepare and attend to audits and queries as per notifications received from Sponsor or external entity
Monitor turnaround times and escalate any deviations to senior staff member
Support different sections within the centre
Demonstrate cost consciousness
Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal Stakeholders
Take initiative, ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities
Honors Degree in Microbiology or Medical Microbiology (or equivalent)
Knowledge and application of good laboratory practice
GCP and/or GCLP would be advantageous
HPCSA in Microbiology or Molecular Biology
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a medical microbiology laboratory is preferred
Prior experience in a TB laboratory would be advantageous
Ordered, systematic and analytical
Exceptional organizational, attention to detail and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems
Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks with good time management and adherence to deadline
Assertive and confident
Self-motivated - able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for with two contactable references
and HPCSA registration
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 11 November 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Desired Skills:
Medical Scientist
GCP
Computer Literate
GCLP
Administration
Deadline Driven
Sandringham