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: 3 December 2025
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Introduction
- The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the processing laboratory during their assigned shift. This includes supervising employees, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, handling and processing of whole blood into separate components_: Ensure that all blood components are handled, stored, and processed in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and complete processing records: Oversee the maintenance of accurate and complete records of blood components processed and product disposition.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of blood components to mitigate loss of product and minimize risk of blood supply: Monitor the storage and handling of blood components to ensure that they are maintained at the correct temperature and handled in a way that prevents damage or contamination.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives: Collaborate with other departments and teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve product quality and safety.
- Communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders_: Provide clear and concise communication to employees and other stakeholders, and respond to queries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure that all automated processing equipment is maintained, serviced and calibrated according to SOP criteria and manufacturer specifications and keep accurate records of maintenance performed.
- Perform direct supervision of trainee employees. Perform training and sign off trainee and qualified lab assistant employees as competent.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Financial Objectives
- Operational Objectives
- People supervised to achive operational objectives
- Quality and Risk Management objectives
- Customer Relations
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Judgement and Decision Making
- 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
- Administrative skills.
Leadership
- Motivating People
- People Development
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
Education:
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience:
- 1 Year of Blood Transfusion experience.
Other (Knowledge and Skills):
- SANAS documents.
- ISO15189
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- HPCSA
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Acts
- Relevant SANBS policies and procedures.
Apply by: 4 December 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 December 2025
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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
- 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 OR
- HPCSA Laboratory Assistant
Apply by: 3 December 2025
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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 report 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: 4 December 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: 3 December 2025
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Zone Planner. The incumbent will be responsible for scheduling of blood drives within the zone in order to procure a constant blood supply, ensure that targets are met, shortages averted and to make effective and efficient use of available resources.
Job description
Key Performance Areas
- Plans and Schedules Mobile Clinics for the Zone
- Achieve quality & risk compliance
- Ensures that Zone Planning Administration is undertaken effectively and timeously
Competencies
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Professional Image and Visibility
- Customer Service Orientation
- Building and Living the Brand
- Motivating People
- Problem Solving
- Excellence Orientation
- Engaging Diversity
- Computer Literacy.
- Logistical Management
- Ethical Behaviour
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Ethical Behaviour
- Persuasive Skills
- Practical Execution Management
- Excellence orientation
- Drive and Belief in the Cause
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
Minimum requirements
Education
- National Diploma in Logistics or related qualification.
- Microsoft Office Skills.
- Code B Manual Drivers’ license.
Experience
- 1 year experience in planning & organising.
- Events management.
Apply by: 3 December 2025
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Introduction
- The person is responsible to manage cross-match and issue of blood and operational efficiencies for the business unit to ensure effective implementation of the business plan.
- Implement strategic objectives, policies, procedures and best practice in business unit guided by legislation and standards of practice. Interact with stakeholders to ensure equitable and appropriate use of blood. Keep abreast of developments in related fields and implement actions as necessary.
Job description
KPA 1 Business Planning and Objective Setting Through Management of the Business Plan
- Perform trend analysis for business unit identifying areas of growth, change, risk and opportunity.
- Compile the annual business plan including the objectives, operational and CAPEX budget for the business unit and submit to Zone Technical Manager (ZTM)
- Participate in business planning sessions and motivate acceptance of the business plan and budget.
- Review and where necessary make amendments of the business plan and budget.
- Communicate final business plans with all staff in the business unit and set performance plans.
- Implement the business plan.
- Monitor performance to plan and where variances occur due to unforeseen circumstances review business plan and make recommendations for change to the ZTM/Senior Management.
KPA 2 Financial Management
- Monitor productivity monthly of individual blood banks (cost / unit issued).
- Where variances occur, make decisions to have these corrected by reviewing and limiting expenditure where over budget.
- Monitor, investigate and address variances to the OPEX budget and provide report to ZTM (monthly).
- Monitor CAPEX budget and ensure capital items are motivated for and purchased as per schedule (monthly).
- Monitor overtime worked by staff in the Department.
KPA 3 Operational Objectives for Business Unit
- Manage the supply of products to stakeholders (hospitals, patients) according to the requirements of the Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Ensure the management of stock rotation by blood bank cluster to minimise expiries for Zone Issuing department.
- Analyse productivity and trends to maximise the efficiency of service delivery.
- Track Best Practice through research, literature review, and peer interaction.
- Conduct site visits according to agreed schedule to ensure operational efficiency and staff motivation.
- Submit monthly report to ZTM.
- Act as designated relief for the ZTM and perform other job related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the department.
- Training of Supervisors.
KPA 4 Quality and Risk Management
- Ensure operational compliance by management of non-conformances through review of root cause analysis and implementation of required corrective action within agreed timeframes.
- Contribute to SOP compilation by reviewing new and revised versions within the required timeframe by validating procedures and maintaining competency for the stipulated SOP.
- Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor compliance to policies and procedures to ensure that accreditation requirements are implemented and maintained.
- Monitor the number of procedural errors and take corrective action. Submit report on trends to ZTM.
- Analysing systems non-conformances and elevating problems and/or solutions to the respective system owners.
- Ensure equipment adhere to operational compliance by implementing evaluation and validation on operational equipment.
- Complete Risk Management tasks and ensure the completion of tasks allocated to reports.
KPA 5 People Management
- Conduct performance management and monitor performance on on-going basis through mentoring, coaching, and reviews and take appropriate steps to correct problems.
- Track & encourage individual development by identifying learning and development needs & facilitate attendance of relevant programmes.
- Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate actions in accordance with SANBS Policy.
- Ensure regular two-way communication with staff matters such as strategy, values, team building, SOP’s, policy changes, etc. to ensure understanding.
- 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 scheduled meetings with direct reports.
KPA 6 Customer Relations
- Submit usage reports to and attend Hospital Transfusion Committee meetings.
- Manage and track customer complaints / queries and ensure resolution within agreed timeframes.
- Manage scheduled review and validity of Service Level Agreements with Provincial Health, departments/Hospitals/Private Hospitals.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- On call to resolve problems.
- Regular travel within the zone and occasional national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable mobility.
- Driver's license.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- 3 Years’ of Blood Transfusion experience of which 2 years must be in Blood Banking.
- 2 Years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Employee Relations.
- Basic Conditions of Employment.
- LRA.
- SANBS Policies, Procedures and Operational SOPs.
Apply by: 4 December 2025
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Receptionist. The incumbent will be responsible for handling Customers, Suppliers and Members of the Public visiting and calling SANBS Zone headquarters, by directing them to their required destination in the building. In addition handles all Internal Queries and Calls.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Ensures that Reception Duties are undertaken in a professional and friendly manner.
- Ensures that Switchboard Duties are undertaken in a professional and friendly manner and delivers excellent customer service at all times
- Undertakes administrative Tasks for Reception / Administration
Competencies
- Customer Service Orientation
- Professional Image and visibility
- Communication
- Ethical Behaviour
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Self management
Minimum requirements
Minimum Education:
Minimum Experience:
- At least 2 years experience as a Receptionist or Switchboard Operator
- Computer and Switchboard Literacy.
- Good Telephone and customer etiquette.
- Communication Skills.
- Customer Services experience
Other (Knowledge and Skills)
Apply by: 4 December 2025
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