QC Laboratory Administrative Assistant at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Laboratory Administrative Assistant. The Incumbent will be responsible for Providing Quality Control department with secretarial support and performs general laboratory and administrative functions to ensure the smooth running of the department through liaising with internal and external clients.

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Perform laboratory duties as required
• Secretarial functions
• General Administrative duties
• Customer Service
• Governance

Competencies Required

• Judgement and Decision Making
• Assertiveness
• Customer Service Orientation
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Ethical behaviour
• Knowledge Sharing
• Process Engineering /Systems Competence
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring
• Drive and Belief in the Cause
• Teamwork
• Resilience and Stress Management
• Communication

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Matric.
• Computer Literacy - MS Office
• Certificate in Laboratory Assistant

Experience and Knowledge requirements:

• 2 years post Matric experience
• SAP (Ordering for Cost Centre)
• MS Vision

Other (knowledge and skills):

• Laboratory experience
• Secretarial and Administrative experience
• Admin certificate / diploma

Special Circumstances

• Work overtime when attending meetings held after hours and as and when required.
• National travel and overnight stays as required.

Apply by: 26 April 2026