Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Critical Care)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Critical Care), based in Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch. 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: 16 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 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as 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: at least 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist, in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 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: at least 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist.
• At least 21 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.
• 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