Company: Ampath
Industry: Healthcare / Medical
Deadline: Sep 21, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Matric
Experience: 5 years
Location: Gauteng
City: Pretoria
Field: Science
Job Title: Lab Assistant | Cytology | Pretoria Lynnwood
As a Lab Assistant in Cytology, you are responsible for supporting the smooth flow of specimens through the laboratory, ensuring that each step in the process is handled with care and precision.
Job Description
- As a Lab Assistant in Cytology, you are responsible for supporting the smooth flow of specimens through the laboratory, ensuring that each step in the process is handled with care and precision. You are not just assisting, you are contributing to a culture of high performance, where every action matters and every person is empowered to thrive. This is a space where your commitment to quality and your willingness to learn are valued, and where your work helps shape better outcomes for patients and communities.
Job Requirements
Role Requirements
- To be considered for this role, you must have successfully completed Grade 12. You must also be registered with the HPCSA as a Lab Assistant in Cytology. This foundational qualification is essential, as it ensures you are equipped with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively in a laboratory environment. You bring with you up to five years of experience as a Lab Assistant in a laboratory setting. Whether you are just starting out or have already gained valuable exposure, your experience reflects your readiness to contribute and grow. This role is designed to support your development, offering opportunities to build capabilities that will serve you well into the future.
Skills Requirements
- Strong communication skills are essential, and you are able to read, write and speak fluently in English. You are comfortable with basic numerical reasoning, able to perform everyday calculations with confidence. These skills enable you to work accurately, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a positive and productive laboratory environment.
Role Impact
- In this role, your contribution is both practical and purposeful. You are responsible for receiving gynae specimens, preparing cytology samples, and performing general laboratory tasks that keep operations running smoothly. You support administrative processes, help maintain a clean and safe workspace, and play a part in building strong client relationships that reflect the professionalism and care of the team.
- Your work supports a high-performance culture where excellence is encouraged and recognised. You are part of a team that values leadership at every level, empowering you to take ownership of your role and grow through focused learning opportunities. This is a place where people are engaged, supported, and developed—where talent is nurtured and succession is thoughtfully planned. You are not just filling a role; you are helping to shape a future where people and purpose come together.
Closing Date
15 Septemeber 2025
