Senior Secretary Job Opportunity | Ampath Laboratories | Greenacres, Gqeberha (Permanent)
Company: Ampath Laboratories
Position: Senior Secretary
Location: Greenacres, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Greenacres Branch Administration
Reference Number: S520002
Closing Date: 4 July 2026
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (5-day work week)
Salary: Market Related
Senior Secretary Job Overview
Ampath Laboratories is seeking a professional and highly organised Senior Secretary to join its Greenacres Branch Administration team in Gqeberha. This permanent opportunity is ideal for experienced administrative professionals with laboratory support experience who can provide efficient secretarial services while supporting Pathologists and ensuring smooth day-to-day laboratory operations.
The successful candidate will coordinate administrative functions, manage documentation accurately, prepare specimens for referral testing, and contribute to exceptional client service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional secretarial and administrative support.
- Coordinate daily office and laboratory administrative activities.
- Prepare and manage specimens for subcontractor and referral testing.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding laboratory specimens.
- Maintain accurate records and confidential documentation.
- Support Pathologists and laboratory staff with administrative duties.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards and procedures.
- Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Training in relevant computer software packages.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Laboratory Assistant.
- Valid South African Code B driver’s licence.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Send Away or Prelab environment.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory administration and specimen management.
Required Skills
- Excellent computer literacy.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Good typing and data capturing skills.
- Numerical reasoning and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Professional interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
Why Join Ampath Laboratories?
Working at Ampath offers the opportunity to build a rewarding healthcare career within one of South Africa’s leading pathology laboratory groups. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive culture focused on service excellence, quality healthcare, and continuous improvement.
Ampath is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Job Details
- Position: Senior Secretary
- Company: Ampath Laboratories
- Location: Greenacres, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Closing Date: 4 July 2026
- Reference Number: S520002
Apply before the closing date to be considered for this exciting administrative opportunity with Ampath Laboratories.