Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Pulmonology)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Pulmonology), based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. 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: Pulmonology with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic procedures in Pulmonology and Critical Care.
• Optimal Patient Care in Pulmonology able to do following investigations, Spirometry, Plethysmography, Gas Distribution, Exercise Testing, Compliance, NIOX, Provocation.
• Optimal Patient Care in Critical Care able to help with ventilation and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Training in Pulmonology according to ATS/ERS guidelines, Spirometry, Plethysmography, Gas Distribution, Exercise Testing, Compliance, NIOX, Provocation.
• Research with GCP.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Pulmonology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirement of the job: After-hour’s service is compulsory.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work within a group at all levels of authority
• Ability to work under pressure
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality
• Good computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel
• Knowledge of ventilation and experience in Critical Care Area