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Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3: Nephrology
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Clinical Technologist post in kidney care (nephrology) at Groote Schuur Hospital. Suits registered clinical technologists who can do dialysis work, including after-hours shifts, and help train student
- Grades 1 to 3 are offered, paid from R413 121 to R564 822 per year. The grade depends on years of experience.
- You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Nephrology. Grade 1 needs no years after registration for South African qualified staff. Grades 2 and 3 need 10 and 20 years of relevant experience after registration.
- Main duties include dialysis and other kidney treatments, quality and infection control, and daily and monthly water checks.
- After-hours renal replacement therapy work is compulsory, and you may need to work overtime.
- You will keep patient records, treatment notes and equipment records, and help train Clinical Technology students.
- The job is based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. Enquiries go to Mr D Mweli on (021) 404 3366 or daniel.mweli@westerncape.gov.za. No closing date is stated in the text.
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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:
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of SA qualified employees.
- Minimum of 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:
- Minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- Minimum of 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.
Duties
- Participate in on-going quality control and infection control.
- Perform other non- renal 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.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr D Mweli Tel No: (021) 404 3366 or email: daniel.mweli@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 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)”.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 444 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/595: CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3: NEPHROLOGY SALARY: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 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: Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of SA qualified employees. Minimum of 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: Minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 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. DUTIES: Participate in on-going quality control and infection control. Perform other non- renal 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr D Mweli Tel No: (021) 404 3366 or email: daniel.mweli@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 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)”.