SANBS is a not-for-profit organisation; therefore, ownership of its assets does not vest in its members. In the event that SANBS should stop operating, its assets would have to be transferred to an organisation with similar goals and objectives. SANBS provides an essential service within South Africa and is rated amongst the best in the world in the provi...
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Key Performance Areas
- Operational objectives
- Specialist Technical functions
- Quality and Risk objectives
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Customer relations
Special Requirements:
Job Specific Requirements:
- Overtime as required
- Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
- Occasional local and national travel
Person Specific Requirements:
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Person cannot be colour blind
- Details conscious
- Proficient eye-sight
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
Minimum requirements
- HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
- Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion
Apply by: 29 March 2026
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
Apply by: 29 March 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Special Processing Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for processing blood donations into specialised blood products within agreed timeframes and achieve the quality standards required.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Ensure Operational Objectives have been accomplished.
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
- Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
- General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes.
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellent orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Drive and belief in the cause
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Conflict management
Prof technical
Technical skills / Competence:
Principles of Excellence
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
- Local and nation travel
- Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail Conscious
- Proficient Eye-sight
Minimum requirements
- Matric with mathematics and one science subject OR
- HPCSA Laboratory Assistant
Apply by: 26 March 2026
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Introduction
- South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Phlebotomist in the blood collection department. The purpose will be to collect quality safe blood according to specific targets
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
- Ensure that donor registrations are undertaken professionally, accurately, promptly and in a friendly manner.
- Undertakes Basic Physical Check/Assessment to correctly assess donor suitability for Donations.
- Ensure that Phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to Standard Operating Procedures and in a friendly manner.
- General Administrative Duties.
Competencies
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Professional Image and visibility
Minimum requirements
- Qualified Phlebotomist.
- Current registration with HPCSA
- Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
- Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
- Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
- Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
- The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.
Apply by: 24 March 2026
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Introduction
- The position is to collect quality safe blood and blood products according to specific targets set per blood drive (fixed or mobile).
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)
KPA 1 Financial
- Manages cost per unit for both whole blood and specialised collections within agreed blood drive/donor centre target by determining, packing and loading the consumables for blood drive/donor centre as per the target.
- Maintains and validates equipment to ensure that repairs are done timeously.
- Reports increases / decreases in consumable usage to the Clinic Supervisor as well as discrepancies in consumable stock deliveries.
KPA 2 Customer Stakeholder
- Manages stakeholder relations at the blood drive and/or donor centre.
- Welcomes donors by greeting them as they enter the blood drive, assist with and/or guide them to the registration table.
- Asks Donor to read pamphlets/posters before medical assessment.
- Helps donors to complete donor forms and clarify any query they might have.
- Addresses and/or report all complaints to the in-charge before or by the end of the shift.
- Ensures that customer needs and priorities are understood at all times.
- Coaches team on customer service through discussion of the root cause of complaints, compliments and queries.
KPA 3 Internal Processes
- Collects whole blood and/or apheresis units to meet assigned target.
- Assists team packing and off-loading the vehicle at the venue efficiently and effectively.
- Assists with setting up the blood drive in time for the arrival of donors.
- Completes donor documentation and assessment procedure courteously, effectively and efficiently according to relevant standard operating procedure.
- Assists with identification and registration of donor according to relevant guideline, and check the donor form for completeness.
- Assists with recruitment and booking of whole blood and specialised donors to ensure team meet target.
- Conducts basic physical checks on donors as per the SOP, capture all relevant information and report any deviation to the person in-charge of the clinic.
- Documents results of all basic physical checks on relevant record sheets/Donor Questionnaires.
- Inform clinic supervisor or designated deputy of all irregularities immediately. The donor will be accepted or deferred by clinic supervisor or designated deputy in case of medical reasons.
- Conducts confidential assessment (risk behaviour interview) with potential donors.
- Educates donors on high-risk behaviour.
- Prepares blood pack with the scale to ensure that correct volume of blood is collected
- Prepares for phlebotomy section and carry out phlebotomy as per the relevant SOP including donor care and education.
- Cares for donor during donation including providing refreshments and education.
- Initiates treatment in emergencies (First Aid/CPR) with the help of the in-charge / SANBS Medical Lead Consultant pending arrival of emergency personnel.
- Completes all documentation post-donation and any additional reports/information as required.
- Provides post-donation care and advice.
KPA 4 Learning and Growth
- Performs Clinic Supervisor duties, roles and responsibilities, according to that job description for that particular time or clinic as per operational requirements.
- Maintains regular two-way communication by attending and participating in monthly staff meetings on matters such as strategy; values; team building; policy changes; SOPs to ensure understanding.
- Assists the Clinic Supervisor in analysing training needs for the unit and manages staff competency through observation on relevant policies and procedures, including completion of relevant CPD’s and POE’s.
KPA 5 Governance
- Maintains and keeps updated staff and equipment files as per relevant policies and procedures.
- Oversees the application of all relevant policies and procedures in the unit as per the SHEQ and Operational policies and procedures.
- Manages medical waste by ensuring that all waste generated during the blood drive are discarded as per the SOP.
- Maintains a safe environment by ensuring that safety procedures are followed as per SOP.
Minimum requirements
Education
- Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Sciences.
- Code B or EB Manual driver’s license.
Experience and knowledge requirements
- 2 years Registered Professional Nursing experience.
Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. under-standing of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures
- Relevant SANBS policies and Procedures.
- Standards of Practice for Blood transfusion in SA.
Apply by: 29 March 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Donor Recruiter. The incumbent will be responsible to recruit and educate all donors ensuring targets are met, to maintain a sustainable and safe blood supply.
Job description
KPA 1 Customer Stakeholder
- Participates in donor recruitment pilot studies which may be run at specific blood drives.
- Attends to donor queries and complaints, and reports follow up required to Donor Relations Practitioner.
- Provides feedback to the Donor Relations Practitioner and Donor Educator related to educational needs i.e. talks required etc.
- Assists with arranging donor marketing functions such as media launches, donor awards and controller functions.
KPA 2 Internal Processes
- Delivers advertising material i.e. flyers, posters, banners and boards prior to the blood drive when required.
- Makes contact with the blood drive controller / peer promoters and confirms that all arrangements are in order.
- Arranges a more suitable venue in conjunction with the clinic supervisor if venue provided on the day is not suitable and includes information on the recruiter’s rport form.
- Displays advertising material and directional arrows to enhance visibility of the blood drive
- Recruits and educates blood donors to ensure collection targets are met.
- Highlights risk behaviour posters to donors to ensure safe, quality blood supply.
- Receives and welcomes blood donors on their arrival at the blood drive in a friendly and professional manner.
- Puts donors at ease to ensure they have a good donation experience.
- Issues donor information pamphlets and ensures that donors understand the need to read and comprehend the information.
- Monitors the flow of the blood drive with guidance from clinic supervisor to reduce the waiting time
- Offers refreshments to donors as required and deals with customer service questions.
- Refers all medical questions to the Clinic Supervisor.
- Assists with setting up and packing up of the blood drive, and ensures venue is left in good order.
- Promotes all campaigns to donors and provides feedback to the Donor Relations Practitioner.
- Assists in arranging branch promotions, shows and exhibitions.
KPA 3 Learning and Growth
- Submits weekly donor recruitment report to the Donor Relations Practitioner, and makes recommendations to improve performance of the blood drive
- Updates personnel file regularly and ensures all relevant SOPs are read and understood, and competencies done where required
- Attends required meetings and appropriate training sessions to remain informed of current fieldrelated developments and promote knowledge sharing.
Minimum requirements
Education
- Grade 12
- Marketing/Public Relations Certificate (Minimum 6 months).
- Driving Licence – Code B Manual.
Experience and knowledge requirements
Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. under-standing of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures
- Computer literacy: MS Office
Apply by: 26 March 2026
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Introduction
- Provide clinical oversight, timely medical advice and ensure implementation of all medical matters relating to blood donors, donations and collections including specialized collections.
- Ensure SANBS donor clinic compliance to relevant legislation including the National Health Act. Provide effective and timely medical support to the Zones, including training and development of internal stakeholders in the area of expertise. Plan, implement and monitor medical related initiatives in the area of responsibility.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)
KPA 1: Strategic Business Planning & Implementation Relating to Blood Donation
KPI
- Develop, implement and manage systems that will ensure the health and wellbeing of blood donors.
- In consultation with Lead Consultant Donor Services, develop and execute a business plan for the donor division aligned with the SANBS mission and vision, with supporting budget and resource requirements and ensure deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with Lead Consultant Donor Services and relevant stakeholders, to develop long term strategic plans for the department, aligned with the SANBS vision and mission.
- Ensure donor division implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and standards to accomplish the vision and mission of SANBS, comply with legislative requirements and maintain quality standards of Blood Transfusion Practice.
- Facilitate the development and approval of the medical zone budget. Monitor budget and expenses for business area and specified projects and ensure targets and deadlines are met.
- Review, and where necessary, amend the work organisation structure/manpower plans to ensure availability of staff to achieve the agreed strategic and operational goals.
- Conduct feasibility studies, customer surveys, monitor trends and make recommendations for continuous business improvements and sustainability.
- Propose potential projects, obtain approval, implement and monitor the effectiveness thereof.
- Develop strategies to ensure appropriate management of donor care projects to ensure safety of blood donors and blood supply.
- Design appropriate reporting metrics, collect data and submit quarterly reports to Medical division.
- Define and design donor department scorecards in line with the medical division scorecard.
- Monitor donor department scorecards progress and take corrective action where required.
- Collaborate with other divisions in SANBS (such as the Technical, Marketing Divisions and ICT as required) to synergise integrated outcomes.
KPA 2: Quality Assurance and Compliance to Standards of Practice, Policies, Procedures and Protocols
KPI
- Ensure successful implementation and maintenance of the Standards for the Practice of Blood Transfusion with regard to donors and zone related activities.
- Ensure successful implementation and maintenance of Donor division accreditation standards such as SANAS 15189.
- Participate in National initiatives relating to the setting of standards and policy development.
- Develop protocols and procedures to guide operational implementation and practice in the specialized area of expertise.
- Develop protocols and procedures to define the criteria for the acceptance and deferral of blood donors (Including development of questionnaires etc.)
- Develop protocols and procedures to maintain and protect the health of blood donors.
- Clinical decision making where deviations from protocols are required.
- Develop and implement systems for donor education, recruitment and selection procedures to enhance the safety of the blood supply.
- Design and ensure implementation of donor care education strategies for collections staff.
- Collaborate with Nursing Services Manager and Lead Consultant Donor to ensure SANBS compliance with National Health Act and other applicable legislation in all Donor sites.
- Benchmark best practice and propose standard updates accordingly to Lead Consultant Donor and Nursing Services Manager.
- Identify risks on an enterprise and departmental level and develop plans to mitigate and reduce risk.
KPA 3: Improving Integral Processes for Donor Area and Zone Medical Activities
KPI
- Provide medical advice regarding the suitability of individuals to donate blood.
- Review, edit and authorize standard operating procedures for Specialized Donor Services.
- Ensure safe and effective operation of the platelet and plasma apheresis division by supporting SANBS apheresis staff and consulting on medically related requirements of apheresis donors.
- Participate in design and implementation of education, recruitment and retention of safe apheresis donors.
Manage serious donor adverse events by:
- Providing clinical advice to attending staff on the optimal clinical management of such donors.
- If on site, managing all serious donor adverse events.
- Oversee the investigation of such events.
- Ensure the implementation of corrective actions so identified.
- Authorize adverse events referrals to external medical facilities as they occur.
Manage serious adverse outcomes to blood transfusion by:
- Providing clinical advice to attending doctors on the optimal clinical management of such patients.
- Oversee the investigation of such events and ensure they are reported to the Haemovigilance office.
- Ensure the implementation of corrective actions so identified.
- Design a system to continuously monitor donor adverse events and take appropriate corrective action.
- Manage complex clinical operational problems which fall outside the scope of practice and expertise of technical staff in respect of the interpretation of results of blood compatibility tests, instances of complex serological problems, to determine the clinical significance of laboratory test results.
- Provide clinical oversight and compile monthly reports for the operational and marketing meetings in the Zones
- Participate, provide clinical oversight and compile monthly and quarterly reports for the zone and donor council meetings.
KPA 4: Customer and Stakeholder Relationship Building
KPI
- Review content in the communication and education of all potential donors and the South African community through newsletters, pamphlets, website articles, and radio or television interviews as required.
- Strengthen interactions with Donor Marketing, ICT, Technical and Communication departments and build a cross-functional cohesive team.
- Provide appropriate and clinical best practice advice to SANBS staff dealing with customer service and marketing related queries, complaints and related issues.
KPA 5: Aligned People Management KPIs
KPI
- Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate actions in accordance with SANBS Policy.
- Ensure regular two-way communication with staff on matters such as strategy, values, team building, SOPs, policy changes, etc. to ensure understanding.
- Where required, monitor and track staff time-keeping, absenteeism trends, overtime worked and leave to ensure adherence to HR policy for cost-effective running of the department.
- Recruitment and selection of suitable candidates according to manpower plan recruitment and selection procedures and EE targets.
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required, to remain informed of current field-related developments, to promote knowledge sharing.
- Conduct regular meetings with team members on matters impacting donor management and zone support.
- Wherever possible develop successors within own team.
KPA 6: Conducting Research that leads to Innovative Implementation of Solutions
KPI
- Conduct cutting edge research in line with best practices for our leadership in the medical field.
- Communicate research outcomes with relevant stakeholders and obtain buy-in to improve our value proposition.
- Maintain a personal development plan that leads to excellence.
- Establish a portal for innovation that will ensure execution and implementation of viable ideas from SANBS employees or stakeholders.
- Engage and participate in National and International working groups’ activities and presentations.
KPA 7: Haemovigilance Programme Participation
KPI
- Compile and analyse data on reported donor adverse events. Report to the Haemovigilance office.
- Develop and review policies and procedures for donor adverse event management in line with best clinical practice.
COMPETENCIES
Cognitive
- Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
- Holistic / Big Picture Thinking
- Judgement and Decision-making
- Innovative thinking
- Problem Solving
Personal
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellence Orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Professional Image and Visibility
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Knowledge Sharing
- Organisational Awareness
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork
Prof. technical
- Process Engineering / Systems Competence
- Best Practice Thinking.
Leadership
- Motivating People
- Participative leadership
- Practical execution management
Minimum requirements
Education
- MBCHB.
- Registration with HPCSA.
- Ideal: Post Graduate Diploma in Transfusion Medicine.
Experience and knowledge requirements
- Medical practitioner with 3 years broad clinical transfusion experience and involvement with patients requiring blood transfusion.
- Ideal: Blood Donor care experience.
Other (knowledge and skills)
- Understanding of Infection control practices in clinical care.
- Previous experience in a large organisation working with multiple departments will be beneficial.
- Understanding of the clinical indications for the transfusion of blood products.
- International practices and benchmarking.
- Understanding of Haemovigilance practices and procedures.
- Computer literacy: MS Office, Meditech, SAP.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good knowledge of national healthcare.
Apply by: 31 March 2026
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
Apply by: 26 March 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for an Inventory Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for controlling and supplying blood products to blood banks and ensure that service delivery to internal and external customers is optimised.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Inventory Operational Objectives have been accomplished
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
- Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
- General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellent orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Drive and belief in the cause
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Conflict management
Prof technical
- Systems competence
- Technical skills / Competence:
- Laboratory skills
Principles of Excellence
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
- Local and nation travel
- Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail Conscious
- Proficient Eye-sight
Minimum requirements
- Matric with mathematics and one science subject
Apply by: 24 March 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for an Inventory Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for controlling and supplying blood products to blood banks and ensure that service delivery to internal and external customers is optimised.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Inventory Operational Objectives have been accomplished
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
- Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
- General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellent orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Drive and belief in the cause
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Conflict management
Prof technical
- Systems competence
- Technical skills / Competence:
- Laboratory skills
Principles of Excellence
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
- Local and nation travel
- Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail Conscious
- Proficient Eye-sight
Minimum requirements
- Matric with mathematics and one science subject
Apply by: 26 March 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for an Inventory Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for controlling and supplying blood products to blood banks and ensure that service delivery to internal and external customers is optimised.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Inventory Operational Objectives have been accomplished
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
- Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
- General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellent orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Drive and belief in the cause
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Conflict management
Prof technical
- Systems competence
- Technical skills / Competence:
- Laboratory skills
Principles of Excellence
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
- Local and nation travel
- Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail Conscious
- Proficient Eye-sight
Minimum requirements
- Matric with mathematics and one science subject
Apply by: 25 March 2026
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
Apply by: 23 March 2026
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