Donation Testing Technologist at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Donation Testing Technologist. The incumbent will perform rotational routine Virology, Blood Grouping and NAT testing in the Donation Testing Department.Perform additional support duties when the technical specialists are not available.

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure operational objectives in the Blood Grouping Section are realised.
• Ensure operational objectives in the Virology Section are realised
• Ensure operational objectives in the NAT Section are realised
• Ensure Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
• Ensure Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
• Ensure Specialist Technical / Operational Objectives are achieve

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making

Personal:

• Ethical Behaviour
• Personal Development
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Excellence Orientation
• Drive and Belief in the cause

Interpersonal:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Engaging Diversity
• Teamwork
• Knowledge Sharing

Professional/Technical:

• System Competence
• Laboratory Skills
• Blood Grouping Skills
• Administrative Skills

Principles of Excellence:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Ethical Behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Engaging Diversity
• Teamwork

Apply by: 13 October 2026