Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Critical Care)

CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (CRITICAL CARE) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Tygerberg Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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 a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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 a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent Valid driver's license.
• Required to work standby, afterhours, weekends and public holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Thorough knowledge and experience in critical care environments.
• Above average technical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team context.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Effective provision of Clinical Technology Critical Care services in the clinical areas listed below.
• Work in an active clinical and training Critical Care / Anaesthetic units.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures / tests.
• Setting up / performing calibration/ ensure ALL life support equipment are readily available for use.
• Assist with difficult Intubations, Bronchoscopy, Resuscitations, Cardiac Output Monitoring, IAP measurement.
• Actively participate in teaching and training of students and other healthcare workers.
• Promote Batho Pele principles to promote effective service delivery.
• Maintain and check equipment regularly to comply with safety requirements.
• Be able to trouble-shoot according to your scope of practice.
• Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

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).

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms L Randall Tel No: (021) 938 4951

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 214–215
• Open the DPSA circular PDF