Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/167
MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST: REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY / CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGY
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 49–50
- Circular Post
- 33/167
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 2: R482 499 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH)
- Reference information
- MED BIO SCI/1/2026
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R413 121 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 2: R482 499 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime).
Requirements
- Professional registration and qualifications, An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Biological Scientist – Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology Current registration with the HPCSA in the relevant category is required.
- Additional Knowledge: At least 1 year experience in a reproductive medicine unit Experience: Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist (Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology) for South African-qualified employees.
- One year's relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South Africanqualified employees.
- Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
- Grade 3 Minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South African-qualified employees.
- Minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreignqualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
Duties
- The incumbent should be able to demonstrate the following Scientific excellence strong knowledge of reproductive biology and contemporary embryology.
- Technical competence proficiency in ART laboratory techniques and a commitment to maintaining high technical standards.
- Attention to detail meticulous handling, identification and documentation of reproductive material.
- Integrity and accountability recognition of the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with handling human gametes and embryos.
- Teaching and mentorship willingness to contribute to the development of future reproductive health professionals.
- Research and innovation commitment to advancing infertility care through research, audit and evidence-based practice.
- Adaptability and leadership ability to contribute to the ongoing development of a high-quality tertiary ART service.
- Teamwork ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary tertiary healthcare environment.
- Communication clear, respectful and professional communication with patients and colleagues.
- This post reports to Head of Reproductive Medicine Unit, department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology The successful candidate will work collaboratively with reproductive medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support couples and individuals undergoing fertility assessment and assisted reproductive treatment.
Enquiries
Prof HM Sebitloane ngubaneg3@ukzn.ac.za / 031 260 4390
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview.
- Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening.
- Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
- Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/167 : MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST: REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY / CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGY REF NO: MED BIO SCI/1/2026
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 2: R482 499 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH)
REQUIREMENTS : Professional registration and qualifications, An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as a Medical Biological Scientist – Reproductive Biology/Clinical
Embryology Current registration with the HPCSA in the relevant category is required. Additional Knowledge: At least 1 year experience in a reproductive
medicine unit Experience: Grade 1: No experience after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist (Reproductive Biology/Clinical
Embryology) for South African-qualified employees. One year's relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are
not required to perform community service in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South Africanqualified employees. Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after HPCSA
registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa. Grade 3 Minimum of 20 years' relevant
experience after HPCSA registration for South African-qualified employees.
Minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreignqualified employees who are not required to perform community service in
South Africa.
DUTIES : The incumbent should be able to demonstrate the following Scientific excellence strong knowledge of reproductive biology and contemporary
embryology. Technical competence proficiency in ART laboratory techniques and a commitment to maintaining high technical standards. Attention to detail
meticulous handling, identification and documentation of reproductive material.
Integrity and accountability recognition of the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with handling human gametes and embryos.
Teaching and mentorship willingness to contribute to the development of future reproductive health professionals. Research and innovation commitment to
advancing infertility care through research, audit and evidence-based practice.
Adaptability and leadership ability to contribute to the ongoing development of a high-quality tertiary ART service. Teamwork ability to work effectively within
a multidisciplinary tertiary healthcare environment. Communication clear, respectful and professional communication with patients and colleagues. This
post reports to Head of Reproductive Medicine Unit, department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology The successful candidate will work collaboratively with
reproductive medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the multidisciplinary team to
support couples and individuals undergoing fertility assessment and assisted reproductive treatment.
ENQUIRIES : Prof HM Sebitloane ngubaneg3@ukzn.ac.za / 031 260 4390
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to
the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za
NOTE : An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website
www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current
and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People
with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref
APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have
the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in
the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC
(Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital.
Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please
note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying. IALCH invites
applications from suitably qualified and motivated Medical Biological Scientists
specialising in Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology to join its newly established multidisciplinary infertility and assisted reproductive technology
(ART) service in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 2: R482 499 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH)
REQUIREMENTS : Professional registration and qualifications, An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as a Medical Biological Scientist – Reproductive Biology/Clinical
Embryology Current registration with the HPCSA in the relevant category is required. Additional Knowledge: At least 1 year experience in a reproductive
medicine unit Experience: Grade 1: No experience after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist (Reproductive Biology/Clinical
Embryology) for South African-qualified employees. One year's relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are
not required to perform community service in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South Africanqualified employees. Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after HPCSA
registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa. Grade 3 Minimum of 20 years' relevant
experience after HPCSA registration for South African-qualified employees.
Minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreignqualified employees who are not required to perform community service in
South Africa.
DUTIES : The incumbent should be able to demonstrate the following Scientific excellence strong knowledge of reproductive biology and contemporary
embryology. Technical competence proficiency in ART laboratory techniques and a commitment to maintaining high technical standards. Attention to detail
meticulous handling, identification and documentation of reproductive material.
Integrity and accountability recognition of the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with handling human gametes and embryos.
Teaching and mentorship willingness to contribute to the development of future reproductive health professionals. Research and innovation commitment to
advancing infertility care through research, audit and evidence-based practice.
Adaptability and leadership ability to contribute to the ongoing development of a high-quality tertiary ART service. Teamwork ability to work effectively within
a multidisciplinary tertiary healthcare environment. Communication clear, respectful and professional communication with patients and colleagues. This
post reports to Head of Reproductive Medicine Unit, department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology The successful candidate will work collaboratively with
reproductive medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the multidisciplinary team to
support couples and individuals undergoing fertility assessment and assisted reproductive treatment.
ENQUIRIES : Prof HM Sebitloane ngubaneg3@ukzn.ac.za / 031 260 4390
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to
the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za
NOTE : An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website
www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current
and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People
with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref
APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have
the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in
the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC
(Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital.
Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please
note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying. IALCH invites
applications from suitably qualified and motivated Medical Biological Scientists
specialising in Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology to join its newly established multidisciplinary infertility and assisted reproductive technology
(ART) service in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026