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 Relief 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: 2 November 2025
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief 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: 2 November 2025
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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: 2 November 2025
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief 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: 4 November 2025
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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:
- Achieve Operational Objectives.
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance objectives in accordance with SOP specifications.
- Achieve Quality compliance in accordance with SOP specifications.
- Ensure general functions have been carried out within specified timeframes
- Quality and Risk objectives
- General Functions
- Customer Relations
Job Specific Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
- Occasional local and national travel
Person Specific Requirements
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail conscious
- Proficient eye-sight
- Person cannot be colour blind
Competencies:
Cognitive:
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Planning, Organising and monitoring
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
Minimum requirements
Apply by: 4 November 2025
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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: 4 November 2025
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief 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: 2 November 2025
go to method of application »
Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief 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: 2 November 2025
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief 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: 2 November 2025
go to method of application »
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: 4 November 2025
go to method of application »
Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief 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: 2 November 2025
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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: 2 November 2025
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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: 2 November 2025
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Introduction
- The incumbent will be responsible for promoting and strengthen the relationship that SANBS has with various Users, i.e. Hospitals (Public and Private), the Medical Fraternity etc. in order to promote the image of SANBS. To educate the User’s on the service provided by SANBS as well as facilitating communication, information and contact between SANBS and the Users. To act as a liaison between SANBS and various stakeholders; thereby assisting in managing the relationship between SANBS and safe blood transfusion practise. Follow up on related to transfusion reactions and mortalities.
Job description
KPA 1: Provide Information On Products and Services to Blood Users
- Creating an awareness of the quality of products and services offered to the users in accordance with clinical indicators.
- Increasing awareness of regular products available by personal visits, direct mailing; telephone calls and/or seminars.
- Participating at workshops and congresses by promoting the Services image and awareness of products and services ( /- twice per annum).
- Set up meetings with specialist consultants and Head of Departments to ensure the success of HTCs, presentations and seminars. Liaise with medical practitioners in private sector, state sector; and medical teaching facilities on products and services offered by SANBS.
- Distribute medical division publications and other approved documentation, to the physicians responsible for prescribing blood products.
- Educate users on the haemovigilance programmes and the importance of reporting errors, and near misses as well as transfusion reactions.
- Reinforce and educate blood users on the importance and relevance of look back programme and facilitate the closing out investigated cases.
- Develop, design, implement and distribute pamphlets and charts on all products and services relevant to blood users.
KPI
KPA 2: Ensure Customer Service
- Escalating product complaints and other queries from users onto the relevant division and Quality system and ensure feedback on outcome is provided to the customer.
- Ensure that updated price lists are timeously distributed to relevant customers.
- Ensure and assess customer satisfaction in terms of quality of the products and delivering of agreed service levels.
- Formulate a plan of action with the Technical Division based on the hospital needs to correct unsatisfactory service or product delivery and follow-up on the action plan.
- Attend Technical meetings to build relations with internal stakeholders as required.
- Investigate and raise non-conformances with quality assurance for any deviations from protocol and procedures in the processing, transportation, storage and issuing of blood that negatively impacts on service delivery to blood users.
- Collect, prepare and present financial data received from SANBS finance department to respective hospitals to reassure them on the appropriateness of the billing system for what they requested and are to pay accordingly.
- Provide hospital clinical and financial managers with all relevant contact details of SANBS managers to ensure faster response to emergency cases.
KPI
KPA 3: Establish and Facilitate Hospital Transfusion Committees (HTC’s)
- Identify and collate needs of users at hospitals and clinics (both state and private).
- Meet with senior hospital staff to promote establishment, maintenance and sustainability of Hospital Transfusion Committees (HTCs).
- Attend HTC meetings as and when required dispatch and supply usage statistics and to HTC’s in conjunction with appropriate SANBS stakeholders (Technical Division) to promote appropriate use of blood and blood products, reduce wastage and save costs for both SANBS and the hospitals.
- Promote and supply information including for the Haemovigilance and the Look-back programme relevant for the respective hospitals.
- Input into the drafting and review of the national guidelines for HTC’s establishment.
- Contribute to the drafting and implementation of standard agenda items for HTCs.
KPI
KPA 4: Educate, Provide and Present Training To Nursing Staff on Blood Products
KPI
- Provide education to nursing staff with regard to the safe transfusion of blood and blood products.
- Provide workshops to trained nursing staff, as well as talks at wards, colleges and seminars.
- Developing training material and presentations.
- Liaise with the training department to ensure that educational sessions offered to doctors andnurses are registered for Continued Professional Development (CPD) point’s allocation and distribution of certificates to the hospitals.
- Develop, review and distribute the guidelines for nurses on the use and quality of blood products.
- Assist hospitals and the department of Health (DoH) with information for the Maternal Health Project.
KPA 5: Participate in Business Planning and Budget
KPI
Provide CAPEX and OPEX requirements for the zone.
- Provide detailed travel budget and accommodation requirements.
- Provide input into the business plan to the medical officer to contribute to the divisional business plan.
- Analyse statistical trends of educational impact.
- Alter training programme to accommodate changes required.
- Submit a report on suggest changes on strategy following the analysis.
Competencies Required:
Cognitive:
- Provide CAPEX and OPEX requirements for the zone.
- Provide detailed travel budget and accommodation requirements
- Provide input into the business plan to the medical officer to contribute to the divisional business plan
- Analyse statistical trends of educational impact
- Alter training programme to accommodate changes required
- Submit a report on suggest changes on strategy following the analysis
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Planning, Organising and Monitoring
Personal:
- Provide CAPEX and OPEX requirements for the zone
- Ethical behaviour
- Self Management
Interpersonal:
- Provide CAPEX and OPEX requirements for the zone
- Conflict Management
- Knowledge Sharing
- Teamwork
- Relationship Building
Prof technical:
- Provide CAPEX and OPEX requirements for the zone
- Technical / Professional Competence:
- Best Practice Thinking
- Computer Literacy
- SAP/Meditech Skills
- Counselling Legislative Literacy
Leadership:
- Provide CAPEX and OPEX requirements for the zone
Minimum requirements
Education:
- Registered Nurse or Medical Technologist.
- Computer Literacy.
- Drivers Licence.
Experience and knowledge requirements:
- 3 Years experience in a medical environment and at 3 year’s experience in relevant field.
- Current registration with SANC or HPCSA.
Other (knowledge and skills):
- Customer service orientation.
Apply by: 2 November 2025
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