Pathcare Learnership Programme
The PathCare Academy is providing once in a lifetime opportunities of intelligent youths to participate in their fantastic Medical Technician & Phlebotomy Learnership programmes.
The PathCare Academy – Phlebotomy Learnership is the ideal opportunity for like-minded individuals who are interested in the wonders of science. The programme is on the lookout for candidates who have a strong work ethic, and have a passion for fulfilling the needs of customers. If you have a particular passion for the field of phlebotomy, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this programme.
Selected participants of the PathCare Academy – Phlebotomy Learnership will be subjected to a combination of theoretical training and practical working sessions. The theoretical training itself will take up to 8 months in Pretoria’s PathCare Academy. Depending on the number of available seats, some selected learners will be required to move to Cape Town instead. This learning arrangement will be determined by the selection committee. Meanwhile, practical working sessions will be conducted in any of one the PathCare centres established in South Africa. Interested candidates are expected to be available for possible relocation in the future.
Programme Requirements
Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria
1. Basic Requirements
- For Medical Technician Learnership: Passed their Grade 12 qualification with theses subjects and scores: Mathematics: ≥50%, AND Physical Science/Life Science/Biology ≥50%
- For Phlebotomy Learnership: Passed their Grade 12 qualification with theses subjects and scores: Life Science/Biology: ≥50% OR Primary Health N4 HBM ≥60%, AND Math Literacy ≥60% OR Mathematics ≥40%
- Between 18-35 years old at the time of the learnership.
2. Working Competencies
- Shows fluency in both written and spoken English
- Grasps a basic, fluent understanding of both written and spoken Afrikaans
- Can work independently and in a team effectively
- Capable of working under pressure while being a hard-working learner
- Has an impressively strong work ethic
- Does not hesitate to acquire and/or process products that deal with blood or bodily fluids
- Provides friendly customer service and willing to go above clients’ expectations
- Prepared to work irregular shifts and overtime (if required).
3. Verification Process
Candidates will also be assessed based on these following items:
- Screening of the candidate’s application form
- Assessing their academic transcripts
- Proficiency tests (conducted through online mediums)
- Panel interviews held by the committee.
Pathcare Learnership online application For 2023
All learnership application processes are made online as they open yearly. To apply for the online Learnership application check here to browse and apply for the available advertised positions.
Application Dates
The Opening and closing dates vary depending on the position available. Applicants are reminded to ensure that they submit their application early the better. Pathcare will not tolerate any late application. Applications for the PathCare Academy – Phlebotomy Learnership must be submitted before the closing date on September.
Pathcare Learnership Stipend
When you register for a Learnership you will be paid in the form of a stipend. This means you will be paid monthly while you are on the entire learnership.
Pathcare contact details
Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at Pathcare South Africa.
- TRAINING ACADEMY; Tel: (+27) 21 595 4121
- E-mail: academy@pathcare.co.za
- REFERENCE LABORATORY; Tel: (+27) 21 596 3400
About Pathcare
PathCare is a Cape Town based establishment that is comprised of laboratories specifically assigned in the field of pathology. Their laboratories are driven by research purposes and strive to achieve medical diagnostic achievements. The results attained are use by their partnering doctors who require specific information when making decisions and to improve the quality of medical management. Since the company’s formation, PathCare has been entrusted with a series of experiments that crosses multiple disciplines. Some of their expertise includes:
- Histo & Cyto Pathology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Molecular Testing
- Serology
- Chemical Pathology
- Occupational Health
- Haematology
- Environmental Testing
- Testing for Life Insurance purposes
- Microbiology & Virology.
Due to their efforts, PathCare has been an accomplished recipient of many favorable accreditations and awards. The company is a leading laboratory that has become the one of many firsts in the country: the first Liquid Based Cytology accredited laboratory, the first computerized laboratory, the first microbiology testing laboratory, and even more to count. To expand their operations and to further promote the importance of science, the company has branched out with their PathCare Academy. Local young individuals are more than encouraged to develop a strong sense for natural sciences with the help of the Academy.
