Zinziswa Fikile Makopi

Zinziswa Fikile Makopi is a qualified medical technologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) with extensive experience in the field. Currently employed as a Medical Technologist at Lancet Laboratories since October 2021, Zinziswa has previously held the position of Senior Medical Technologist at Ampath Trust from December 2015 to September 2023. Zinziswa's career began with an internship at the National Health Laboratory Service, followed by roles as a Medical Technologist at the same organization, covering various departments such as microbiology, chemistry, hematology, and serology. Zinziswa also contributed as a student exam assistant within the Department of Education and served as a Help Desk Specialist during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Zinziswa holds multiple qualifications in Biomedical Technology from institutions including Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Cape Peninsula University of Technology.