Jobs · Western Cape · Health
Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Critical Care)
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Clinical technologist in critical care at a children's hospital, providing critical care technology services and taking part in ward rounds. Suits registered clinical technologists in critical care.
- Provide critical care clinical technology services to patients at a tertiary (specialist) level.
- Take part in clinical ward rounds and team meetings with other health professionals.
- Help with critical care department administration and support training at the academic facility.
- Must hold an appropriate qualification and be registered with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care.
- Experience required depends on grade: Grade 1 needs none after registration; Grade 2 needs 10 years (SA qualified) or 11 years (foreign qualified); Grade 3 needs 20 years (SA qualified) or 21 years (foreign qualified).
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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:
- A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist, in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 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:
- A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist.
- A minimum of 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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr E Isaacs Tel No: (021) 658-5465/5954 or email: Isaacs@westerncape.gov.za
Notes from the department
- 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).
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 295 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/371: CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (CRITICAL CARE) SALARY: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum CENTRE: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch 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: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist, in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 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: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist. A minimum of 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr E Isaacs Tel No: (021) 658-5465/5954 or email: Isaacs@westerncape.gov.za 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).