Job Openings at Lancet Laboratories

Job Summary:

• Maintenance Handyman

 Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Valid Drivers licence
• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification (N3)
• Building related technical certificate

 Experience:

• 2-3 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

 Key Performance Areas:
Tiling

• Laying and cutting Ceramic tiling, doing measurement and levelling, ensuring precision and customer satisfaction

Building erecting

• Erecting of dry walling, installation of doors and windows to ensure safe working environment

Purchase and collect stock from suppliers

• Purchase and collect stock from suppliers ensuring adequate stock available when needed

General housekeeping

• Overseeing general housekeeping and neatness on site where work is performed, ensuring health and safety adherence and also customer satisfaction

Filing of job cards and report back

• Filing of job cards ensuring both work gets done and staff gets remunerated in accordance.
• Reports back to Maintenance co-ordinator, if further tools or material are needed to ensure adequate completion of task

Electrical and air conditioning

• Fit light bulbs, and plugs, and perform minor electrical requirement, ensuring basic and safe power supply to building and equipment Minor repairs and servicing of air conditioner, fridges, generator, UPS’s

Plumbing

• Repair and replace water taps, flush master, toilet seats, water valves, and other plumbing installation to ensure basic and safe use of water

Building and Carpentry

• Brick laying, plastering, paving, painting, welding, fitting of windows
• Carpentry – repair, fitting and storing furniture. Fitting ceilings, door locks, door closers, shelves blinds, shelves, and skirting’s. Paint and hanging pictures ensuring adequate ergonomics in the work environment

Repair furniture

• Installations
• Install locks safes and post boxes at external supporters premises as requested by PRO’s

Deadline:13th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• Handles inbound and outbound calls from clients giving out relevant information and providing excellent customer service to clients.

  Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification

  Experience:

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

 Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Business processes and services
• Computer literate

 Key Performance Areas:

• Answer phones professionally
• Respond to customer enquiries to ensure that customers receive correct and adequate information.
• Research required information using available resources to ensure that adequate information is available for decision making purposes.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints where necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide customers with product and service information.
• Identify and escalate priority issues/ queries to ensure that supervisors are aware of highly dissatisfied customers and provide solutions to increase customer satisfaction and customer retention.
• Log all incoming calls to ensure that customers are assisted promptly by relevant parties.
• Follow up customer calls or queries where necessary to increase customer satisfaction.
• Complete call logs by logging details of all calls made or received to ensure that a history of all calls and customer information is kept.
• Complete administrative functions to ensure proper record keeping and retrieval of data when required.
• Comply with statistical requirements.
• Comply with quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient’s personal data and other information to protect privacy of patients and integrity of the organisation.
• Meet organisations Customer Service Objectives.

 Competencies:

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Accuracy
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Customer Orientation
• Results driven
• Telephone etiquette
• Numeracy Skills

Deadline:16th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• To administer the sorting, registration, distribution of laboratory specimens and delivery of results in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring accurate, prioritized, and timely processing of samples to support laboratory testing and referral activities.

   Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification

  Experience:

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

 Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Computer literate
• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
• Pre analytical laboratory process and procedures

Key Performance Areas:
Sample Handling and Distribution

• Sort and distribute laboratory samples according to SOPs, ensuring correct and prioritized channelling to appropriate laboratories or sites.
• Process sample registration (“logging”) and handle queries following set SOPs to maintain accurate specimen records.
• Receive physical samples and verify that sample information matches data entered by the logging section, ensuring data integrity.
• Receive physical samples sent from foreign countries and manage them in accordance with SOPs.

Documentation and Record Management

• Prepare and scan patient forms onto the laboratory scanning system (Occulus) according to SOPs for accurate electronic record-keeping.
• Create shipping lists for outgoing samples to ensure a complete audit trail of sample distribution.
• Check, package, and record all outgoing referral specimens (“send-aways”) as per defined protocols to ensure proper handling and traceability.
• Pull and action by means of follow up and resolution of management reports in accordance with relevant SOP’s for accurate TAT
• Receives and processes cash/credit card payments from internal and external sources in accordance with relevant SOP’s

Workplace Standards

• Perform basic housekeeping duties including cleaning and preparing equipment components such as refrigerators, adhering to hygiene and operational standards.

Client Services Agent

• As the primary contact for customer inquiries, responsible for assisting with questions, complaints, and issues related to the company’s products, tests or services to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Pre-analytical laboratory clerks may be required to perform all or less of the above key performance areas. They should however be familiar with all procedures associated with these key performance areas.

 Competencies:

• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Customer Orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Flexibility
• Investigative orientation/ Probing and information seeking
• Drive (includes energy and stamina) linked to achievement motivation

Deadline:16th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• To perform laboratory specimen preparations and related procedures in terms of pre and post testing standard operating procedures.

Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
• Relevant Certificate

 Experience: 

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
• Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
• Organisational policy and procedures

Key Performance Areas:

• Receives, sorts and refers (where applicable) specimens for testing.
• Verifies, capture and validates information on the Meditech system against specimens received and tests requested on the requisition form.
• Carries out different laboratory procedures for specimen and/or media preparation for analysis in accordance with the specific test required and standard operating procedures.
• Performs tasks in support of the analytical process as per discipline requirements, e.g. stain preparation; glassware wash-up etc.
• Labels and stores samples/media (where applicable) to ensure traceability in accordance with procedures.
• Monitors stock availability of consumables to ensure availability of all necessary commodities.
• Operates, maintains and calibrates the general laboratory equipment e.g. stopwatch, centrifuge, used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording equipment maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal- functioning equipment and using alternative procedures as per syllabus or as instructed by the laboratory manager.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality assurance standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• Reports incidents, equipment failures, problems and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Attends seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Adheres to professional and ethical conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention To Detail
• Confidentiality / Sensitivity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Problem solving
• Rule orientation
• Self-management
• Follow up of Incompletes

Deadline:16th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• Responsible for processing accounting transactions for any entity allocated within the Lancet Group of entities.

Minimum Criteria Needed:

• B. Com degree in Accounting/Finance
• B.Com Hons in Accounting/ Finance advantageous

Experience:  

• 3-5 Yrs Relevant Working Experience as a financial accountant

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Business processes and services
• Computer literate

Key Performance Areas:

• Calculating and processing accounting transaction into the general ledger of an allocated entity within the Lancet Group of entities;
• Assist financial accountant with managing all accounting transactions within the entity responsible for;
• Assist financial accountant with monthly and annual closings;
• Assist with capturing and processing bank payments;
• Assist financial accountant with Managing balance sheets and profit/loss statements;
• Assist financial accountant thorough trend analysis to recognise any anomalies and / or deviations from the norm and assist with investigations and processing of corrections;
• Assist with audit of financial transactions and documents;
• Interact with internal and external customers regarding queries;
• Interact with internal and external auditors;
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as and when required from management.

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Deadline orientated
• Ethical behaviour
• Honesty
• Planning and organising
• Stress management
• Business numeracy
• Sustained attention (focus)
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Accounting skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

Deadline:16th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• Administers the receiving, capturing and distribution of all samples to ensure correct information is obtained and recorded and to facilitate the speedy processing of samples in terms of service objectives.

Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
• Bsc Degree Advantageous

Experience:  

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Computer literate
• Laboratory information systems
• Organisational policy and procedures

Key Performance Areas:

• Administers sorting and distribution of samples according to set standard operating procedures to ensure the correct and prioritised channelling of specimens to various laboratories/ sites.
• Processes sample registration (“logging”) and queries according to set standard operating procedures.
• Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures and monitors progress and filing of reports, including handling queries and report delivery, in line with prescribed turnaround time.
• Performs hospital rounds to distribute reports and collect submitted samples for processing in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.
• Handles and refers administrative queries and customer complaints to ensure timely resolution of queries and responses to complaints.
• Responsible to track progress of sample delivery by couriers to ensure that specimens are received by the designated laboratory, processed and results returned timeously and in compliance with set standard operating procedures.
• Investigates bottleneck in pre-analytical laboratory processes and ensure timely resolution of challenges.
• Ensures basic housekeeping in own working area, including suitable cleaning and preparation of equipment according to set standard operating procedures.
• Monitors stock levels and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times and ensure delivery of stock to the doctor’s rooms.
• Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with medical professionals and staff.
• Management of the reception area and give out relevant information and direct clients to relevant departments while offering excellent customer service
• Receives cash from patients and ensures banking of monies in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.
• Reports incidents, logs customer complaints and problem solution, reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Prepares and scans patient forms onto laboratory scanning system (Oculus) and resolves the scanning incompletes according to set standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to Lancet uniform protocols as set standard operating procedures.

 Competencies:

• Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adherence to company dress code
• Administrative skills
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Confidentiality / Sensitivity
• Customer Orientation
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal skills
• Patience
• Telephone etiquette
• Business numeracy

Deadline:16th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• Performs and analyses laboratory samples in order to provide results for medical practitioners to diagnose treat and prevent diseases.

 Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
• BSc Medical Laboratory Science OR National diploma in Biomedical Technology

Experience:   

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
• Laboratory information systems
• Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
• Organisational policy and procedures

Key Performance Areas:

• Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
• Operates, maintains and calibrates the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording instrument maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal functioning equipment and taking corrective action.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external audits.
• Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problem solutions and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Attends training and seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Performs on-site training of laboratory staff, interns, students, medical colleagues and associated health workers in laboratory techniques, processes and systems, if assigned by laboratory manager and deemed competent.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards. Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.

Competencies:

• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Analysing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with people
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Organising
• Supervising

Deadline:16th February,2026

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Job Summary:

• Performs and analyses laboratory samples in order to provide results for medical practitioners to diagnose treat and prevent diseases. 

 Minimum Criteria Needed:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
• National diploma in Biomedical Technology or BSc Medical Laboratory Science
• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA

Experience:    

• 3-5 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
• Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
• Organisational policy and procedures

Key Performance Areas:

• Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
• Operates, maintains and calibrates the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording instrument maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal functioning equipment and taking corrective action.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external audits.
• Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problem solutions and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Attends training and seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Performs on-site training of laboratory staff, interns, students, medical colleagues and associated health workers in laboratory techniques, processes and systems, if assigned by laboratory manager and deemed competent.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards. Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.

Competencies:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Analysing
• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Following Instructions Supervising
• Organising

Deadline:16th February,2026