Jobs at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

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: 9 February 2026

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Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Donor Recruiter. The incumbent will be responsible to recruit and educate all donors ensuring targets are met, to maintain a sustainable and safe blood supply.

Job description

KPA 1 Customer Stakeholder

• Participates in donor recruitment pilot studies which may be run at specific blood drives.
• Attends to donor queries and complaints, and reports follow up required to Donor Relations Practitioner.
• Provides feedback to the Donor Relations Practitioner and Donor Educator related to educational needs i.e. talks required etc.
• Assists with arranging donor marketing functions such as media launches, donor awards and controller functions.

KPA 2 Internal Processes

• Delivers advertising material i.e. flyers, posters, banners and boards prior to the blood drive when required.
• Makes contact with the blood drive controller / peer promoters and confirms that all arrangements are in order.
• Arranges a more suitable venue in conjunction with the clinic supervisor if venue provided on the day is not suitable and includes information on the recruiter’s report form.
• Displays advertising material and directional arrows to enhance visibility of the blood drive
• Recruits and educates blood donors to ensure collection targets are met.
• Highlights risk behaviour posters to donors to ensure safe, quality blood supply.
• Receives and welcomes blood donors on their arrival at the blood drive in a friendly and professional manner.
• Puts donors at ease to ensure they have a good donation experience.
• Issues donor information pamphlets and ensures that donors understand the need to read and comprehend the information.
• Monitors the flow of the blood drive with guidance from clinic supervisor to reduce the waiting time
• Offers refreshments to donors as required and deals with customer service questions.
• Refers all medical questions to the Clinic Supervisor.
• Assists with setting up and packing up of the blood drive, and ensures venue is left in good order.
• Promotes all campaigns to donors and provides feedback to the Donor Relations Practitioner.
• Assists in arranging branch promotions, shows and exhibitions.

KPA 3 Learning and Growth

• Submits weekly donor recruitment report to the Donor Relations Practitioner, and makes recommendations to improve performance of the blood drive
• Updates personnel file regularly and ensures all relevant SOPs are read and understood, and competencies done where required
• Attends required meetings and appropriate training sessions to remain informed of current fieldrelated developments and promote knowledge sharing.

Minimum requirements

Education

• Grade 12
• Marketing/Public Relations Certificate (Minimum 6 months).
• Driving Licence – Code B Manual.

Experience and knowledge requirements

• N/A

Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. under-standing of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures

• Computer literacy: MS Office

Apply by: 9 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: 11 February 2026

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Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Refrigeration technician. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond to emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Undertakes the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI
• Undertakes the Repairs and Testing of Equipment
• Undertakes Routine Checks of Refrigeration Installations and Equipment for SANBS and NBI
• Undertakes Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Refrigeration and Equipment for SANBS and NBI
• Ensures that Tools are cleaned and maintained
• Ensures that Administration is undertaken effectively and efficiently

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and attention details
• Judgement and decision making
• Problem Solving
• Planning organising and monitoring
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12.
• Refrigeration Certificate.
• Driver’s License.
• Passed trade test Refrigeration.
• Registered Refrigeration Practitioner.
• Diploma in Refrigeration will be advantageous

Experience and knowledge requirements 

• 5 years’ post qualification experience in refrigeration and airconditiong.
• Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
• Understanding, knowledge and application of the relevant SANS legislation regarding HVAC &R industry.
• Knowledge of SHEQ regulations and legislation in the work area

Special Requirements: 

• Overtime as and when required and travelling when necessary.
• Performing on call duties on a roster basis.
• Travel to various sites for planned and corrective maintenance.  

Apply by: 16 February 2026