Ampath has opened applications for its 2027 Student Medical Technician Programme, a 24‑month self‑funded training running from January 2027 to December 2028 at laboratories in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu‑Natal. The programme costs R65,000 and applications close on 31 July 2026.
Programme Overview
Employer: Ampath Laboratories
Programme: Student Medical Technician (GTS) Programme 2027
Duration: 24 months (Jan 2027 – Dec 2028)
Cost: R65,000 (self‑funded, flexible payment options available)
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Training Sites:
Gqeberha (Greenacres) – Clinical Pathology
East London – Clinical Pathology
Sandton (Cedar) – Histopathology
Centurion (NRL) – Chemical Pathology & Microbiology
Durban (Westridge) – Clinical Pathology
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 pass with 50% or higher in Mathematics, Life Sciences, and English
Pure Mathematics required (Mathematical Literacy not accepted)
Ability to attend full‑time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) for 24 months
Ability to cover programme cost (payment arrangements available)
Programme Structure
Classroom instruction plus supervised laboratory rotations
Training in Clinical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology, or Histopathology
Practical experience in specimen handling, equipment use, quality control, and lab safety
Eligibility for HPCSA board examination after 18 months, leading to professional registration
Required Documents
Copy of South African ID
Grade 12 certificate or latest results
Updated CV with contact details
Any additional documents requested during online application
Application Process
Check eligibility (Matric results in Maths, Life Sciences, English).
Choose preferred training site and discipline.
Apply via the Ampath Wamly portal.
Submit all documents before 31 July 2026.
Queries: email talent@ampath.co.za.
Why It Matters
Provides a direct route from Matric to HPCSA registration in just 2 years.
Offers a scarce healthcare qualification without needing university admission.
Strong demand for medical technicians across South Africa’s pathology labs.
Important: Employment at Ampath after training is not guaranteed; graduates must apply for vacancies when available.
