Admin Officer Jobs at Ampath offer an opportunity for detail-oriented and organised candidates to support laboratory operations at the Westridge branch in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will assist with the accurate receiving, sorting, processing, and management of specimens and related information while maintaining quality, safety, and confidentiality standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Position Details
- Company: Ampath Laboratories
- Position: Admin Officer – Pre Lab
- Job Reference Number: P410019
- Department: Westridge
- Industry: Pharmaceutical and Medical/Healthcare
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Positions Available: 1
- Location: Westridge, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: Market Related
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Work Week: 5 days
- Shift: Day/Night Shift
- Closing Date: 7 September 2026 at 21:00
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Admin Officer Jobs at Ampath, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- 1–2 years of administrative experience in a medical or laboratory environment
- 1–2 years of general working experience
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and Afrikaans
- Computer literacy
- Basic typing skills
- Ability to perform basic numerical calculations
- Ability to work accurately in a structured and fast-paced environment
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and accuracy in healthcare
Knowledge & Skills Required
Candidates for the Admin Officer Jobs should have the following skills and abilities:
- Strong administrative skills
- Good attention to detail
- Accurate data capturing and processing skills
- Good computer skills
- Basic typing proficiency
- Numerical ability
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow established procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Professional approach to client queries
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Admin Officer – Pre Lab will play an important role in supporting the efficient operation of the laboratory by ensuring that specimens and information are handled accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receive laboratory specimens accurately
- Sort and process specimens according to established procedures
- Ensure specimens are delivered to the appropriate departments
- Maintain accurate information and documentation
- Operate and maintain automated laboratory systems
- Handle and respond to queries professionally
- Assist with helpdesk queries
- Address client-related queries appropriately
- Maintain quality and safety standards
- Follow laboratory procedures and processes
- File relevant documentation and records
- Discard specimens according to established procedures
- Maintain confidentiality when handling patient and laboratory information
- Support efficient information flow between departments
- Assist in maintaining accurate laboratory records
- Contribute to client satisfaction through professional service
- Perform administrative and operational duties as required
- Work effectively during assigned day or night shifts
Why Apply
Admin Officer Jobs at Ampath provide an opportunity to build a career in healthcare administration while gaining valuable experience within a professional laboratory environment.
Successful candidates can develop experience in:
- Medical administration
- Laboratory administration
- Specimen processing
- Data management
- Healthcare systems
- Client service
- Laboratory procedures
- Quality and safety processes
- Administrative operations
- Professional healthcare environments
Important Information
- This is a permanent position.
- The position is based in Westridge, KwaZulu-Natal.
- One position is available.
- Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates should have 1–2 years of administrative experience in a medical or laboratory environment.
- Candidates should also have 1–2 years of general work experience.
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required.
- Computer literacy and basic typing skills are required.
- The position requires 40 hours per week over 5 days.
- The role involves day/night shifts.
- The salary is market related.
- The closing date is 7 September 2026 at 21:00.
- Applicants should monitor their email after applying for communication regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.