Anatomical Pathologist | Polokwane at Ampath

This role is all about making a meaningful difference through diagnostic excellence. As a Consultant in Histology, you will provide expert anatomical pathology services to clinicians, helping guide critical decisions that impact patient care.

Job Description

• This role is all about making a meaningful difference through diagnostic excellence. As a Consultant in Histology, you will provide expert anatomical pathology services to clinicians, helping guide critical decisions that impact patient care.
• You will also play a key role in supporting and supervising the daily operations of our anatomical pathology laboratories, ensuring that our teams are empowered to deliver with precision and purpose. This is a chance to be part of a culture that values high performance, where leadership is about enabling others to thrive and where every contribution matters.

Job Requirements

Role Requirements

• To step confidently into this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation of professional qualifications that reflect your dedication to the field. You must hold an FC Path(SA), MBChB, and M Med (Pathology), and be registered with the HPCSA in the relevant practice field.
• These credentials are more than just formalities—they’re a testament to your commitment to excellence and your readiness to lead with integrity and accountability.Your experience will be the cornerstone of your impact.
• You’ll have a background in diagnostic anatomical pathology and histopathology, with a proven ability to advise clinicians on life-threatening results. You’ll have overseen laboratory operations, promoted professional standards, and contributed to continuous education within pathology teams. Your collaborative approach and participation in peer groups will help us build a learning culture that’s focused, future-ready, and deeply engaged.

Skills Requirements

• Success in this role calls for more than technical expertise—it requires a people-first mindset. You’ll be a clear communicator, able to engage meaningfully with clinicians and laboratory teams. You’ll maintain strong client relationships, verify and sign out abnormal results with care, and lead with a sense of purpose. Your ability to foster trust, drive performance, and champion continuous improvement will help us create experiences that truly ignite engagement and build capability across the board.

Role Impact

• The impact of this role reaches far beyond the laboratory. You’ll be a key contributor to our continuous pathology and clinical laboratory service, ensuring that clinicians receive timely, accurate insights. You’ll help shape our talent pipeline by mentoring others and supporting succession planning. Through your leadership, you’ll enhance our professional reputation and help cultivate a culture where excellence is expected, supported, and celebrated. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s building something meaningful—where people, performance, and purpose come together.

Closing Date

24 November 2025