PathCare Academy Phlebotomy Technician Learnership 2025 – Start Your Healthcare Career
PathCare Academy is inviting recent matriculants to apply for its two-year Phlebotomy Technician Learnership, which offers a solid pathway into healthcare diagnostics and laboratory services.
Programme Details
- Qualification: Further Education and Training Certificate – Phlebotomy Techniques (NQF Level 4)
- Duration: 2 years – January/February 2025 to December/January 2027
- Training Locations: Classroom training offered in Cape Town, Bloemfontein, or Pretoria; practical training in various PathCare labs nationwide and in Namibia
- Contract Type: Two-year learner contract with monthly stipend
What You’ll Learn
- Anatomy and physiology basics and laboratory ethics
- Laboratory safety protocols, including infection control
- Techniques for collecting blood and non-blood specimens accurately
- Use of professional equipment in pathology and transfusion services
- Development of professionalism, confidentiality, and service excellence
Upon completion, learners sit for the HPCSA board exam. Successful candidates can register as Phlebotomy Technicians, enabling work in pathology labs and blood transfusion services
Entry Requirements
- Education: Matric with Life Sciences (≥50%) plus Mathematics (≥40%) or Math Literacy (≥60%)
- Language Skills: Fluency in English; basic Afrikaans skills are beneficia
- Personal Qualities:
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work under pressure and follow detailed procedures
- Professionalism and respect for patient confidentiality
- Physical Requirements: Willingness to work shifts, including after hours, and handle blood
Selection Process
The application process is competitive and includes:
- Academic screening
- Online proficiency testing
- Panel interview with top
Only those meeting the criteria and excelling in testing will be selected.
Why You Should Apply
- No tuition fees—PathCare covers training costs and provides a stipend
- Exceptional track record—learners pass the HPCSA exam at around a 96% success rate
- Accredited qualification enabling national registration and employment
- Hands-on training in professional labs, opening doors to long-term healthcare roles
Apply and Enroll
- Learnership positions open internally at PathCare and through its training academy in early 2025
- Pre-application testing and panel interviews follow screening
- Training starts in February 2025
This learnership is ideal if you’re passionate about healthcare, committed to strong service standards, and ready to build a specialized career. Let me know if you’d like this formatted for upload or need a summary for other PathCare or healthcare learnerships!
