Pathcare lab assistant Learnership Programme
PathCare is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting doctors and healthcare professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1922.
We are registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.
The PathCare Academy invites responsible and respectful individuals who possess a well-developed work ethic and who are responsive to customer needs to apply for the Student Laboratory Assistant Programme commencing in 2023.
This is an entry level programme aimed at school leavers who are interested in training in a laboratory environment. Placement will be at various PathCare locations across South Africa.
Programme Requirements
Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria
- Grade 12 pass with Biology/Life Science ≥40% or Primary Health NCV level 4 with Human Body and Mind ≥60%
- Read, write and speak English fluently
- Read, write and understand basic Afrikaans
- Work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Ability to work under pressure and study rigorously
- Possess a well developed work ethic
- Willing to process blood and body products
- Ability to provide excellent service and be responsive to customer needs
- Willingness to work shifts and after hours as required
Pathcare lab assistant 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 lab assistant will not tolerate any late application. Closing Date is available on the vacancies portal.
Pathcare lab assistant 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 lab assistant contact details
Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at Pathcare lab assistant South Africa.
- TRAINING ACADEMY; Tel: (+27) 21 595 4121
- E-mail: academy@pathcare.co.za
- REFERENCE LABORATORY; Tel: (+27) 21 596 3400
About Pathcare lab assistant
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.
