Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3: Nephrology
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3: Nephrology, based in Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. 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: 09 November 2026, 17:00PM 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
Responsibilities
- Participate in on-going quality control and infection control.
- Perform other nonrenal related therapies such as plasma exchange.
- Perform Body Composition Monitoring (BCM) on CKD patients.
- Perform daily RO water checks, do monthly water sampling for bacterial count and perform tests for the endotoxin levels.
- Perform continuous renal replacement therapies in the ICUs, i.e. CVVHD, CVVHDF & SLED.
- Perform renal replacement therapies i.e haemodialysis in chronic and acute settings.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Perform administrative duties related to clinical technology, including maintaining patient records, treatment documentation, laboratory results and equipment records.
- Assist the supervisor and manager with the training of Clinical Technology students and provide support to Student Clinical Technologists with their research projects.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Nephrology.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist in Nephrology.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology 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 HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of SA qualified employees.
- At least 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology 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 in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- At least 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology 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: Delivering an after-hours renal replacement therapy service is compulsory.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to manoeuvre heavy dialysis equipment
- Ability to work as a team as well as independently
- Willingness to participate in training of Clinical Technology students