Branch Support Clerk | Ampath House

Ampath Laboratories

2026/08/07 Bloemfontein

Job Reference Number: L040041

Department: Ampath House Apath Lab

Business Unit:

Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

As a Branch Support Clerk, you play an important part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the laboratory and care centre environment.
Job Description
As a Branch Support Clerk, you play an important part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the laboratory and care centre environment. Your role helps create a space where colleagues can deliver their best work, where patients feel supported, and where operations flow with ease. Through your organised, dependable approach, you help build a high‑performance environment where everyone can focus on what they do best. This role places you at the heart of our people‑centric culture, contributing to seamless service, engaged teams, and an empowered workplace.
Job Requirements
Role Requirements To join us in this role, you are required to hold a Grade 12 qualification. Beyond this, what truly matters is your willingness to learn, your commitment to reliability, and your interest in supporting both people and processes. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills, develop professionally, and take meaningful steps in your career journey as part of an organisation that invests in future capabilities. We welcome individuals who bring between zero and four years of general working experience. A background in healthcare or similar operational environments is helpful, though not essential. What will set you apart is your ability to approach tasks with professionalism, care, and an organised mindset. You bring a readiness to support various administrative and operational activities and are comfortable assisting both colleagues and patients in a friendly, respectful manner. This role offers an excellent foundation for those looking to grow into more specialised or leadership roles over time.

Skills Requirements

Success in this role comes from your ability to manage simple clerical tasks accurately and efficiently while communicating clearly and professionally with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. You are comfortable following established procedures and working within defined processes to maintain quality and consistency. Your organisational skills help you prioritise tasks throughout the day, and your attention to detail ensures that documentation, labels, and data are handled with accuracy.

You are able to work independently when required while also contributing positively within a team setting. Professionalism, reliability, and basic computer literacy form an essential part of your day‑to‑day work and help build trust with the people you support.

Role Impact In this role, the difference you make is felt every day. You contribute to a culture where people perform at their best because they have the support they need. Your dependable presence empowers leaders and teams to focus on their responsibilities with confidence.

You help create an environment where employees feel engaged, patients feel cared for, and operations run smoothly. By supporting routine laboratory tasks, clerical processes, and general assistance, you help build a strong foundation for growth, learning, and long‑term talent development. Your work strengthens the team, the branch, and the overall care experience, making you an essential part of our shared success.If you are eager to contribute, learn, and grow within an environment that values people and encourages high performance, we would be delighted to consider your application.

Employment Equity and Diversity

At Ampath, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In line with our Employment Equity goals, we actively encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence in healthcare, and we are proud to create a space where everyone can thrive.

Hours of Work

45 hours per week

Work week

5 days

You may be requested to work over weekends and Public Holidays

Location

Bloemfontein | Ampath House

Closing Date

12 August 2026 at 21:00

now and take the next step in your career with Ampath, where purpose meets possibility.

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