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Company: Ampath
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 08 February 2026
Description
As a Histo Typist at Ampath, you will be the vital link between diagnostic insight and clinical action. Working closely with our pathologists, you will transform dictated medical findings into accurate, high-quality reports using our Meditech system.
Your precision and attention to detail will ensure that every report supports timely, informed healthcare decisions—making your role essential to the patient care journey. In our high-performance culture, your contribution is not just valued – it is foundational.
Requirements
Role Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will need a Grade 12 certificate with Typing as a subject.
This qualification reflects your readiness to handle the technical and administrative demands of a fast-paced laboratory environment, where accuracy and efficiency are key.
If you have worked with data entry or Dictaphone typing before, you will feel right at home here. Your experience will help you navigate medical terminology, manage sensitive information with care, and deliver work that meets the highest standards.
Skills Requirements
If you have worked with data entry or Dictaphone typing before, you will feel right at home here. Your experience will help you navigate medical terminology, manage sensitive information with care, and deliver work that meets the highest standards.
This role calls for a unique blend of communication, numerical, and digital skills. You will need to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Afrikaans, perform basic calculations with confidence, and type at a speed of 50 words per minute. Your ability to work with computer systems will be key to your success.
Role Impact
Your work will directly support the smooth operation of our Histology and Cytology labs. From capturing patient data accurately to editing service request forms and managing administrative tasks, your attention to detail will help ensure that every report is reliable and every process runs efficiently.
You will also play a part in maintaining strong client relationships, helping to uphold the trusted reputation of Ampath. Here, your performance is recognised, your growth is supported, and your role is essential to delivering care that matters.
