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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Critical Care)

  • Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
  • Western Cape
  • R413k – R565k /yr
  • Health and Medical
Closing date
Monday, 16 November 2026 at 17:00 7 days left
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 30 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSAas a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSAas a Clinical Technologist. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSAas Clinical Technologist, in respect of SAqualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3:Aminimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist.

A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSAas a ClinicalTechnologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Required to Independently do standby and overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures.

Ability to perform procedures at a highly skilled level. Problem solving skills. Good human relations skills, be reliable, responsible and hardworking.

The ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Work well within a group at all levels of authority. Good writing and communication skills.

Basic computer literacy.

Duties

Deliver comprehensive critical care clinical technology services to all patients at a tertiary level. Actively participate in clinical ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meeting discussions to ensure collaboration with all health professionals. Contribute to Critical Care department administration functions to ensure effective service delivery. Support all forms of training as required in an academic facility.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr E Isaacs Tel No: (021) 658-5465/5954 or email: [email protected]

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

General 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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.