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 Donor Recruiter. The incumbent will be responsible to recruit and educate all donors ensuring targets are met, to maintain a sustainable and safe blood supply.
Job description
KPA 1 Customer Stakeholder
- Participates in donor recruitment pilot studies which may be run at specific blood drives.
- Attends to donor queries and complaints, and reports follow up required to Donor Relations Practitioner.
- Provides feedback to the Donor Relations Practitioner and Donor Educator related to educational needs i.e. talks required etc.
- Assists with arranging donor marketing functions such as media launches, donor awards and controller functions.
KPA 2 Internal Processes
- Delivers advertising material i.e. flyers, posters, banners and boards prior to the blood drive when required.
- Makes contact with the blood drive controller / peer promoters and confirms that all arrangements are in order.
- Arranges a more suitable venue in conjunction with the clinic supervisor if venue provided on the day is not suitable and includes information on the recruiter’s rport form.
- Displays advertising material and directional arrows to enhance visibility of the blood drive
- Recruits and educates blood donors to ensure collection targets are met.
- Highlights risk behaviour posters to donors to ensure safe, quality blood supply.
- Receives and welcomes blood donors on their arrival at the blood drive in a friendly and professional manner.
- Puts donors at ease to ensure they have a good donation experience.
- Issues donor information pamphlets and ensures that donors understand the need to read and comprehend the information.
- Monitors the flow of the blood drive with guidance from clinic supervisor to reduce the waiting time
- Offers refreshments to donors as required and deals with customer service questions.
- Refers all medical questions to the Clinic Supervisor.
- Assists with setting up and packing up of the blood drive, and ensures venue is left in good order.
- Promotes all campaigns to donors and provides feedback to the Donor Relations Practitioner.
- Assists in arranging branch promotions, shows and exhibitions.
KPA 3 Learning and Growth
- Submits weekly donor recruitment report to the Donor Relations Practitioner, and makes recommendations to improve performance of the blood drive
- Updates personnel file regularly and ensures all relevant SOPs are read and understood, and competencies done where required
- Attends required meetings and appropriate training sessions to remain informed of current fieldrelated developments and promote knowledge sharing.
Minimum requirements
Education
- Grade 12
- Marketing/Public Relations Certificate (Minimum 6 months).
- Driving Licence – Code B Manual.
Experience and knowledge requirements
Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. under-standing of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures
- Computer literacy: MS Office
Apply by: 19 February 2026
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Introduction
- To manage the Processing and Issuing operations of SANBS. To co-ordinate and implement strategic objectives in the Processing and Issue Departments nationally.
- Will be responsible for developing strategy, business plans and budgets for the areas under management. Will be responsible for managing staff, costs and quality.
- To also ensure that policies and procedures are implemented at the zone level.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)
KPA 1: Strategic planning and objective setting through establishing, developing and managing the business plan for the area being managed
KPI:
- Collaborate with Exec: TM & TS and executive management to develop long term strategic plans for the division.
- Participate in business planning sessions and motivate acceptance of the business plan for the area being managed.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop preliminary business plan together with Exec: TM & TS.
- Identify risks on an enterprise and divisional level and develop plans to mitigate and reduce risk.
- Assist the Exec: TM & TS with the development of national initiatives for the division and develop project plans for implementing agreed decisions.
- Facilitate the development and approval of the budget.
- Review and where necessary amend the manpower plans to ensure availability of staff to achieve the agreed strategic and operational goals.
- Conduct feasibility studies, monitor revenue and operation trends and make recommendations for continuous business improvements and sustainability.
- Represent SANBS at stakeholder meetings.
- Internal and external relationship building and networking.
- Manage the strategic development and implementation of procedures/processes in the Processing and Issue Division on a national level.
KPA 2: Accomplishes operational objectives for the Division being managed
KPI:
- Develop draft divisional policies, procedures and standards for executive approval.
- Implement policies, procedures and standards within the division being managed and ensure that quality standards are maintained.
- Ensure that the operational targets established in the balanced scorecard are met with regard to the Processing and Issuing division.
- Generate and present relevant reports.
- Participate in the negotiation of contracts with major vendors.
- Provide information to stakeholders timeously.
- Evaluate trends and options within the division and take appropriate and timeous action to minimise impact.
- Ensure that the IT requirements are appropriate and adequate.
- Conduct site visits.
KPA 3: Project Management (initiate, perform, manage and report on projects)
KPI:
- Identify, initiate and participate in specific projects with internal and external stakeholder on a national and international level.
- Develop project plans and gain approval.
- Ensure that adequate resources are allocated to the project team within budget.
- Manage projects to ensure agreed deadlines are met. This includes the execution, monitoring and controlling.
- Facilitate report backs and evaluate the outcomes to ensure that projects add value to SANBS.
- Conclude project and submit reports as per agreed deadlines.
KPA 4: Accomplishes financial objectives for the department
KPI:
- Monitor and review reasons supplied for variances to the budget and in the event of systemic problems advise relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare OPEX and CAPEX financial report monthly for area of responsibility with explanation of variances and corrective action taken.
- Approve expenditure as per defined limits.
- Make formal presentation of the financial and sales data at relevant meetings.
- Provide managerial staff with relevant information pertaining to the finances of the area being managed.
- Take timeous and appropriate action where sustainability could be compromised.
KPA 5: People managed to achieve operational objectives
KPI:
- Manage direct reports by implementing and monitoring the Performance Management system.Identify and track training needs and ensure completion of required technical training.
- Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with SANBS Policy on matters related to misconduct & incapacity (performance & illhealth), with a view to improving productivity.
- Ensure regular two-way communication with staff on organisational matters e.g. values, policy, SOPs and strategy etc.
- Monitor and control direct reports time-keeping records, general and specific absenteeism trends and overtime worked to ensure adherence to SANBS HCM policy and relevant National Legislation and take appropriate corrective action where necessary.
- Monitor employee leave and sick leave so as to ensure the provision of adequate personnel for cost-effective running of the division and submit required documentation to HCM by the agreed day of the month.
- Recruitment and the selection of suitable candidates according to manpower plan Recruitment & Selection procedures and EE targets.
- Attend information meetings and appropriate training sessions as required, to remain informed of current field-related developments, to promote knowledge sharing where relevant as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
KPA 6: Manage SHEQ systems to ensure compliance
KPI
- Manage and oversee the Implementation of SHEQ programs, policies, legislation.
- Ensure that SANAS accreditation standards are upheld.
- Manage non-conformances, major deficiencies, errors, deviation from SOPs, compliance with QC programs and standards of practice to ensure compliance with the balanced scorecard measures.
- Meet regularly with the SHEQ and Medical Divisions to discuss relevant matters.
Competencies
Cognitive
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Holistic / Big Picture Thinking
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Planning, Organising and Monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence Orientation
- Resilience and Stress Management
- Drive and Belief in the Cause
- Professional Image and Visibility
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Conflict Management
- Engaging Diversity
- Organisational Awareness
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Teamwork
Prof. technical
- Building and Living the Brand
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Process Engineering / Systems Competence
- SAP Proficient.
- Logistical Management
- Best Practice Thinking.
Leadership
- Motivating People
- Participative Leadership
- People Development
- Practical Execution Management
- Strategic Leadership
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Managerial Qualification.
Experience and knowledge requirements
- 5 years in blood transfusion.
- 3 years at managerial level.
- Knowledge of relevant computer software.
Other (knowledge and skills)
- Understanding of National Health Act.
- POPI Act
- Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in SA.
- AABB Technical standards.
- Council of Europe standards.
- Relevant SANBS policies and procedures.
Special Circumstances
- Drivers License.
- National and international travel and overnight stays.
- Working after hours.
Apply by: 18 February 2026
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
Apply by: 23 February 2026
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Introduction
- South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Phlebotomist in the blood collection department.
- The purpose will be to collect quality safe blood according to specific targets
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
- Ensure that donor registrations are undertaken professionally, accurately, promptly and in a friendly manner.
- Undertakes Basic Physical Check/Assessment to correctly assess donor suitability for Donations.
- Ensure that Phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to Standard Operating Procedures and in a friendly manner.
- General Administrative Duties.
Competencies
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Professional Image and visibility
Minimum requirements
- Qualified Phlebotomist.
- Current registration with HPCSA
- Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
- Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
- Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
- Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
- The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.
Apply by: 26 February 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for an enrolled nurse in the donor collections department. The Incumbent will be responsible for the collection of sufficient, safe, quality / low risk blood according to relevant SOPs
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
- Ensures that donor registration is 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.
- Ensures that Clinics are supervised professionally and according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Job Specific Requirements
- Works under supervision (direct or indirect) of Clinic Supervisor, or designated deputy.
- Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
- May be required to travel with overnight stays
- Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within prescribed limits and conditions
- The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs within reason.
Competencies
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Customer Service orientation
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Minimum requirements
- Registered Enrolled Nurse
- Code 8 Drivers license
- Current registration with SANC.
- Current CPR certificate - training will be provided by SANBS if incumbent is not in possession of current certificate. To be renewed as required
Apply by: 18 February 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for an enrolled nurse in the donor collections department. The Incumbent will be responsible for the collection of sufficient, safe, quality / low risk blood according to relevant SOPs
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
- Ensures that donor registration is 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.
- Ensures that Clinics are supervised professionally and according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Job Specific Requirements
- Works under supervision (direct or indirect) of Clinic Supervisor, or designated deputy.
- Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
- May be required to travel with overnight stays
- Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within prescribed limits and conditions
- The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs within reason.
Competencies
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Customer Service orientation
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Minimum requirements
- Registered Enrolled Nurse
- Code 8 Drivers license
- Current registration with SANC.
- Current CPR certificate - training will be provided by SANBS if incumbent is not in possession of current certificate. To be renewed as required
Apply by: 23 February 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief Processing Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for processing blood donations into first line and specialised blood products within agreed timeframes and achieve the quality standards required. To control and supply blood products to internal and external customers.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Operational objectives
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Quality and Risk objectives
- Customer Relations
- General functions
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellent orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Drive and belief in the cause
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Conflict management
Prof technical
- Systems competence
- Technical skills / Competence:
- Laboratory skills
Principles of Excellence
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
- Local and nation travel
- Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail Conscious
- Proficient Eye-sight
Minimum requirements
- Matric with mathematics and one science subject
Apply by: 22 February 2026
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Introduction
- The incumbent is responsible for the preparation, delivery and collection of the blood bank’s hampers, routine bio-hazardous waste disposal and cleaning duties according to relevant SOPs.
Job description
KPA 1 BRB/Blood Hamper Preparation, Collection, Packing Received Stock and Stock Count
Prepare and collect hampers according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and schedule:·
- Prepare BRB hampers.
- Collect unused BRB hampers within the specified timeframes.
- Collect empty blood hampers from the wards and designated collection/drop-off points.
- Check hampers for unused products:
- Hand over all sealed hampers to the Supervisor/Shift Supervisor.
- Check hamper for broken seals.
- Open hamper.
- Report any open hampers containing units to the Supervisor/Shift Supervisor.
- Pack blood and blood product stocks received into fridge, freezer and/or platelet agitator according to expiry date.
- Check, count and arrange (in expiry date order) blood stocks daily.
KPA 2 Waste Disposal
- Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Order and Receive all stock required from Waste Disposal Service Providers and Stores.
- Attach traceability labels and scan containers into stock using CS Tracker system.
- Place bin liners into correct colour coded medical waste containers.
- Collect and discard outdated samples daily.
- Seal and package plastic liners in medical waste containers daily.
- Capture waste information on the computer system.
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Record full containers on Waste tracking document.
- Prepare Dangerous Goods Transportation document.
- Receive the waste manifest and file for future linking and reference.
- Receive waste disposal document and link with original manifest.
- 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 3 Daily Laboratory Duties
- Prepare disinfectant solutions for laboratory use, when necessary.
- Replenish test tubes in the laboratories daily, and examine for suitability for use.
- Clean the laboratory and equipment according to SOP:
- Decontaminate, clean and dry items including BRB / blood hampers, miscellaneous racks, wash-out trays and recycle boxes.
- Assist with the clean-up of blood spills.
- Clean and decontaminate water-baths according to schedule.
- Clean and disinfect centrifuge buckets, when necessary.
- Clean and refill detergent containers, ensuring that freshly prepared disinfectant is available for decontamination purposes, at all times.
- Disinfect sinks, basins and sluice areas daily.
- Defrost and clean refrigerators and freezers, according to schedule.
KPA 4 SHEQ Compliance
- Assist with gathering information to resolve non-conformances, to resolve errors, deviations from SOPs and customer complaints when necessary e.g. retrieve destruction records for discarded materials.
- Comply with SOPs.
- Comply with Standards of Practice and Safety, Health & Environmental requirements and participate in continuous SHE Legislative compliance.
KPA 5 General Functions
- Perform other job-related duties within the laboratory as and when required by the section supervisors and other senior staff.
- Complete the Laboratory Assistants course with the specified time.
Minimum requirements
Education
- Grade 12 with Maths and one Science subject
Experience and knowledge requirements
Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and outlook.
Apply by: 18 February 2026
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Introduction
- An opportunity has become available for a Relief Processing Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for processing blood donations into first line and specialised blood products within agreed timeframes and achieve the quality standards required. To control and supply blood products to internal and external customers.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Operational objectives
- Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Quality and Risk objectives
- Customer Relations
- General functions
Competencies:
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Planning, organising and monitoring
Personal
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness
- Excellent orientation
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Drive and belief in the cause
Interpersonal
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Conflict management
Prof technical
- Systems competence
- Technical skills / Competence:
- Laboratory skills
Principles of Excellence
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements:
- Overtime as and when required
- Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
- Local and nation travel
- Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
- Detail Conscious
- Proficient Eye-sight
Minimum requirements
- Matric with mathematics and one science subject
Apply by: 23 February 2026
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
Apply by: 23 February 2026
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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: 22 February 2026
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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: 22 February 2026
Method of Application
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