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HR Business Partner - Human Resource Department (Grade C5)

• Are you a driven HR professional who thrives in a purpose-led environment? Join Western Cape Blood Service, a respected non-profit organisation committed to collecting, processing, and distributing safe, high-quality blood and blood products across the Western Cape.
• This is an opportunity that offers purpose and professional growth whilst delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end HR service that directly supports our life-saving mission.
• As an HR Business Partner, you will play a strategic and operational role in strengthening people practices, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring legislative compliance.If you are ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your HR career in a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR policy advice, guidance, and interpretation to managers and employees.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen working relationships, build morale, and enhance productivity and retention.
• Lead integrated talent acquisition, performance, and workforce management solutions.
• Provide full-spectrum employee lifecycle and performance support.
• Deliver strategic and operational HR support from hire to exit.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Equivalent in Human Resources or related field
• Valid unendorsed driver’s licence and own reliable transport
• 5 – 7 years as an HR Generalist with strong Employee Relations experience
• Experience in a unionised environment will be an advantage
• Advanced computer literacy, including strong Excel capability

A combination of the following skills, knowledge, and attributes is required:

• Proficiency in HR information systems and time and attendance systems.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Closing date: Thursday 05 March 2026

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Description

• 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 interested in becoming a Processing technician and want positively impact people across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!
• Vacancy exist for Processing Technician – Specialised Products (Paterson Grade B3)

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 Certificate (Maths/Maths Lit & Biology/Physics /Life Science)
• Registration as a Trainee Medical Technician or Laboratory Assistant would be advantageous
• Experience within the Specialised Products laboratory would be advantageous
• Computer literate
• The working hours are variable and shift work is required

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a friendly disposition and show keen interest in the work. 
• A willingness to work as part of a team is essential

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Description

• 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 interested in becoming a Processing technician and want positively impact people across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!
• Vacancy exist for Processing Technician – (Paterson Grade B2)

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 Certificate (Maths/Maths Lit & Biology/Physics /Life Science)
• Experience in processing as a Technician or Laboratory Assistant would be advantageous
• Computer literate
• The working hours are variable and shift work is required

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a friendly disposition and show keen interest in the work. 
• A willingness to work as part of a team is essential