The Western Cape Blood Service was established in October 1938 when the first meeting of the Cape Peninsula Blood Transfusion Service took place at Groote Schuur Hospital. It was a slow start, with only 200 donors enrolling in the first three months and an average of 30 transfusions per month.
In... read more the 1930s, transfusion practice was in its most basic phase of development. Hospitals would request a donation and when a suitable donor was found, they would report to the hospital. There, blood would be transfused directly from the donor to the recipient with only a screen separating them – a far cry from today’s procedures!
The Service was able to provide blood serum and whole blood to military hospitals for the duration of the Second World War from 1939.
In 1942, the Service obtained its own building in St. George’s Street where three donors could be accommodated at a time. Back then, blood was collected in Horlicks milk bottles.
Role Purpose
To align training strategies with organisational goals, ensuring compliance with HPCSA, SANAS, and HWSETA requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance wo
Purpose of the Job
The BA performs an intermediary role between IT and the business and gathers, interprets, analyses and documents business requirements, as well as identifies and fixes weaknes
Purpose of the Job
The overall health & safety of the donor
Medically screen donors, accepts or defers resulting in the collection of safe blood
Ensuring professionalism and safe,
Main Purpose:
Processing of incoming blood into the various products; and performing general duties to ensure the smooth flow of work
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Matric Certi
Purpose of the Job
To maintain an effective flow of the blood donor clinic by:
Assisting in carrying clinic equipment to and from venues
Assisting with the assembly of the clinic.
Interac
Main Purpose:
Collection, delivery, and transfers of scheduled and emergency blood and stock to and from Hospitals, Blood Banks, Mobile Clinics, and Blood Donation Centers.
Requiremen
Purpose of the job:
To oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training and development programs aligned with WCBS’s strategic goals. This includes managing natio
Purpose of the job:
Ensure the efficient management of blood products and consumables by preventing expiry through proper inventory control.
Coordinate the collection of biohazardous waste.
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for overall effective functioning of all aspects of the Clinic which includes ensuring the Clinic’s overall maintenance and upkeep. The position is based in
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Join us in making a life-changing impact every single day! The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is not just any organisation; we are a passionate non-profit dedicated to saving live
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the IT Department to manage exciting projects that have a material impact on the WCBS and its mission to deliver
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Make a difference every day by becoming part of an organisation that saves lives. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the collection, proc
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Do you thrive under pressure? Are you highly observant and able to pick up on minor details or changes that others often overlook, if so this position is for you! If you are interest
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Are you passionate about helping people? Do you pride yourself on your precise skills and work accuracy? If so Western Cape Blood Service wants you.
WCBS is a non-profit organisati
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the IT Department to manage exciting projects that have a material impact on the WCBS and its mission to deliver
The Finance Department at Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers to support financial operations and contribute to
What’s in it for you?
Hands-On Training: Get real-world experience in blood collection, testing, and transfusion protocols.
Mentorship: Work with industry experts who are passionate abou
