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  • Posted: Aug 11, 2026
    Deadline: Aug 19, 2026
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  • 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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    Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Pretoria

    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: 17 August 2026

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    Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist- Pietermaritzburg

    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: 19 August 2026

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    Shift Supervisor: Reagents Laboratory

    Introduction

    • An opportunity has become available for a Shift Supervisor for Reagents Laboratory. The incumbent will be responsible for performing overall operations in the Reagents laboratories and assist the Supervisor Reagents Laboratory in their absence in dealing with staff related issues and handling complex technical functions.

    Job description

    Key Performance Areas:

    • Operational Objectives
    • Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
    • Quality and risk management
    • Administration
    • Customer Relations
    • Deputisation for Supervisor
    • Staff Training
    • Customer Relations

    Competencies:

    Cognitive:

    • Analytical thinking and Attention to Detail
    • Problem Solving

    Personal:

    • Resilience and Stress Management
    • Drive and Belief in the Cause
    • Self Management
    • Professional Image and Visibility
    • Excellence Orientation
    • Ethical Behaviour

    Interpersonal:

    • Customer Service Orientation
    • Teamwork
    • Communication

    Professional/ Technical:

    • Administrative Skills

    Leadership:

    • Practical Management

    Principles of Excellence:

    • Transparency
    • Honesty
    • Respect
    • Excellence
    • Accountability
    • Diversity

    Apply by: 17 August 2026

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    Blood Bank Technician- Durban North

    Introduction

    • SANBS has an opportunity for a Blood Bank Technician who will perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigation.

    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

    • Qualification: HPCSA Registered Medical Technician.

    Apply by: 12 August 2026

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    Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist- Durban

    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: 19 August 2026

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    Blood Bank Technologist- Empangeni

    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: 19 August 2026

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    Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist- Ladysmith

    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: 12 August 2026

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    Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist- Nelspruit

    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: 12 August 2026

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    Human Resource Practitioner

    Introduction

    • The incumbent will be responsible for providing an effective Human Resources service by managing aspects of the employment process, adhering and facilitating compliance to SA statutory legislation and regulations, reducing business risk to SANBS whilst continuously striving to improve the service to our customers.

    Job description

    Key Performance Areas:

    • Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Processes
    • Human Resource Service
    • Employee Experience Support  

    Competencies:

    Cognitive:

    • Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail 
    • Judgement and Decision Making
    • Problem Solving 
    • Planning, Organising and Monitoring  

    Personal:

    • Ethical behaviour 
    • Excellence orientation 
    • Resilience and Stress Management 
    • Self -Management 

    Interpersonal:

    • Customer Service Orientation 
    • Communication 
    • Knowledge Sharing 
    • Relationship Building 

    Prof. technical:

    • Computer Literacy
    • Technical and Professional Competence
    • SAP/Meditech and Windows (Word, Power Point, Excel) Skills 
    • Legislative Literacy

    Leadership:

    • People Development

    Minimum requirements

    Education:

    • National Diploma in HR

    Experience and knowledge requirements:

    • 3 - 5 years relevant experience in Human Resources generalist role.
    • Computer literacy
    • Experience in online recruitment and background screening
    • 1 year experience in labor relations matters

    Other (knowledge and skills):

    • Working knowledge of relevant legislation such as BCEA, EE Act, Skills development Act, Labour Relations Act etc.
    • Competent in Microsoft-Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and SAP.
    • Good written English communication skills/report writing skills
    • Interviewing /Targeted Selection Skills
    • Problem solving
    • Flexibility/Adaptability
    • Customer orientation
    • Communication

     

    Apply by: 11 August 2026

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    Sales and Distribution Administrator

    Introduction

    • An opportunity has become available for a Sales and Distribution Administrator. The Incumbent will make system based corrections on various sales and distribution reports ensuring accurate invoices for the billing of debtors.

    Job description

    KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)

    KPA 1: Administration Of The Sales Order Processes To Ensure The Release Of Accurate Invoices To Accounts Receivable

    KPI

    Maintain customer accounts accurately by:

    • Complete correction of master account details within agreed timeframe.
    • Create customer accounts accurately according to specifications on sales order.
    • Check system prior to creation of new accounts to ensure no duplication.

    Process sales orders within agreed timeframes:

    • Capture sales order information on VA01.
    • Resolve discrepancies by contacting relevant client.
    • Deliver or save sales order on system.
    • Confirm what passes through the interface agrees with the data reflected on Meditech and patient’s case.
    • Complete correction of order details within agreed timeframe.

    Process and capture tests according to the standard operating procedure:

    • Confirm that the correct number of materials has passed on interface.
    • Confirm the clinic location on Meditech to ensure the correct SAIMR processing.
    • Open order search module on SAP in order to verify material code to use for different materials and relevant batch codes.

    Complete sales order process:

    • File all documentation monthly and according to standard operating procedure.
    • Notify supervisor via email after completion of each assigned report.
    • Complete excel spreadsheet with details of problems experience or any other important information.

    KPA 2: Process Invoicing Of Debtors According To Standard Operating Procedures
    KPI

    • Initiate printing of invoices (State Hospitals / private patients / medical aid) is printed on the system according  to Billing Due List obtained from Supervisor and accordance with the standard operating procedure.

    Generate invoices by following appropriate processes including: 

    • Opening in the Invoice module on the SAP System and Meditech and insert order number if required.
    • Locating the patient’s account on the Meditech system in the cases where the Meditech invoice number is 
      not provided on case sheet.
    • Verifying that all invoices are printed as per Billing Due List.
    • Reviewing and sign cover letters as proof that all details are correct on all invoices.

    KPA 3: Maintains Good Customer Relationships By Ongoing Communication And Information 

    Sharing To Achieve Operational Objectives In Own Area Of Operations

    KPI

    • Maintain customer relationships by contacting the hospitals and blood banks regarding missing / incorrect 
    • patient details as required.
    • Attend to and resolve queries submitted by Sales and Distribution Supervisor within agreed timeframes.

    KPA 4: Participates In Flow Of Information Sharing With Head Of Department Through Agreed Channels To Achieve Operational Objectives Of Own Area
    KPI

    • Provide required reports, timeously, to relevant supervisor and that reports meet the established standards  and provide the appropriate information. 
    • Sustain regular two-way communication with superior on all general staff matters such as Principles of 
    • Excellence, team matters, SOP’s, policy changes, etc. through meetings or one-to- one discussion.

    KPA 5: Effective Despatching And Receiving Of Case Sheets And Retrieval Of Relevant Documents
    KPI

    • Ensure all case sheets from blood banks are received on to the CS Tracker system as well as despatched  timeously to the archive company.
    • Compare receipt of case sheets against monthly billing to ensure all case sheets are received and archived
    • Retrieval of case sheets to assist in query resolution.

    Competencies Required

    • Analytical Thinking and
    • Attention to Detail
    • Ethical behaviour Customer Service
    • Orientation
    • Business and Financial
    • Acumen
    • Problem Solving Excellence Orientation Teamwork Systems Competence
    • Planning, Organising and
    • Monitoring
    • Self-Management Communication Technical Skills/
    • Computer Literacy.

    Minimum requirements

    Education

    • Grade 12.

    Experience

    • Excel (Basic).
    • Word (Basic).
    • SAP Exposure (Basic).
    • 5 years working experience in a related field.

    Apply by: 11 August 2026

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    Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist- Vryburg

    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: 12 August 2026

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    Collections Manager

    Introduction

    • The Incumbent will be responsible for managing blood procurement 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. Keep abreast of developments in related fields and implement actions as necessary.

    Job description

    Key Performance Areas

    • Strategic Planning and objective setting through management of business plan
    • Financial Management
    • Operational objectives for the business unit
    • Quality and Risk Management
    • People Management
    • Customer Relations

    Competencies

    • Analytical thinking and attention to detail
    • Customer Service Orientation
    • Relationship Building
    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Practical Management 

    NOTE:

    • All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS' Employment Equity Plan
    • Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date
    • Furthermore note that no advertisement may in any way make reference to /or exclude anybody based on race, gender etc.

    Minimum requirements

    • Registered Professional Nurse (RPN).
    • 2 to 4 years supervisory or management experience
    • Current registration with SANC.
    • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
    • 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: 13 August 2026

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    Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Witbank

    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: 17 August 2026

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