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
- 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: 21 July 2025
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Introduction
- The successful incumbent will be responsible for Issuing of goods to departments within SANBS.
Job description
Key Performance Areas:
- Undertakes the picking, packing and issuing of materials.
- Ensure that all incoming stock from suppliers is received and counted correctly.
- Ensure that all SHEQ requirements are adhered to and maintains a safe working environment
- Ensures that General Stores Admini duties are undertaken effectively and efficiently.
Competency:
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Customer Service Orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Team work
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
Education:
Experience:
- 3 Years in a Stores Environment
Apply by: 17 July 2025
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
Apply by: 17 July 2025
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Introduction
- Qualified Blood Bank Technician To perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.
- Qualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
- To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.
Job description
Qualified Blood Bank Technician
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
- Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.
KPA 4 Customer Relations
- Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Blood Bank Technologist
KPA 1 Operational Objectives
- Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
- Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
- Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
- Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
Dispose of waste according to SOP:
- Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
- Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
- Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions
- Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
- Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
- Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications.
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives
- Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
- Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
- Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP’s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
- Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
- Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
- Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.
KPA 5 Customer relations
- Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
- Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.
KPA 6 General Functions
- Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
- Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
- Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- Call out system.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Proficient eye-sight.
Minimum requirements
Education
- HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and knowledge requirements
- As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
- Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)
- Overtime as and when required.
- Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
- Occasional local and national travel.
- General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
- Detail conscious.
- Proficient eye-sight.
- Person cannot be colour blind
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Introduction
- The purpose of this role is to plan and execute Organisational Development strategies across the organisation by developing and providing interventions through implementation of change management, performance management, succession planning and related transformation processes.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)
KPA: Business Planning and Financial Management
KPI
- Collaborate with Senior Manager: OD and Transformation to develop long term strategic plans for the department.
- Participate in business planning sessions and identify mitigation of organisational risks relating to Projects.
- Collaborate with Senior Manager: OD and Transformation with the development of national initiatives and develop project plans for implementing agreed decisions.
- Prepare and submit required monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
KPA: Develop, Implement and Monitor Organisational Development Initiatives
KPI
- Implement and facilitate (if required) the approved OD interventions and plans.
- Develop ongoing communication for OD processes.
- Provide support and guide managers and employees in the implementation of Change Management and OD initiatives.
- Review implementation progress and provide reports to respective stakeholders.
- Coordinate the participation in annual surveys (e.g. DNA, Deloitte best company to work).
- Ensure compliance to teambuilding guidelines by engaging with line managers and assisting with recommendations of most appropriate teambuilding interventions.
- Manage change management data capturing and integrity.
KPA: Ensure OD and Change Management Systems Is Organisationally Implemented To Enhance Organisational Sustainability
KPI
- Design and implement change management approach by interpreting the business strategies.
- Formalise the Change management strategy and manage execution thereof together with the Snr Manager OD.
- Deliver on agreed strategic and operational learning projects and manage their implementation across SANBS in line with service level agreements.
- Engage with internal and external clients to determine and understand the change managements that will address business objectives and design relevant solutions.
- Address business needs by translating business requirements into change and (learning) development requirements and by developing implementation plan/s.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including HR, line management and relevant HR resources and external parties.
- Ensure the development solution address requirements and ensure delivery within agreed timelines by contracting and negotiating with vendor/s, addressing any deviations (as required).
- Ensure the integration of change with other processes in the HR value chain to enhance the company employee value proposition.
- Identify areas of resource inefficiencies and promote optimisation through multi-skilling and digitisation of processes.
KPA: Coordinate The Implementation Of Change Management and other Organisational Transformation Initiatives
KPI
- Develop Change Management methodologies for the organisation.
- Provide Change Management stream lead support to strategic and operational projects.
- Implement Diversity and Inclusion strategies, policies and procedures to embed Change Management.
- Develop and implement required interventions to promote organisational transformation.
- Deploy and monitor transition and resistance management plans.
- Coach, consult, and support Transition Teams.
- Act as sounding board for transition issues.
- Build and sustain commitment from key stakeholders.
- Facilitate and coordinate closing skill gaps through training and other learning activities.
- Provide regular status updates to the Sponsor and Project Manager.
- Identify change issues and facilitate their resolution through the Sponsor and Project Manager.
- Communicate project-wide information.
- Establish, measure, and communicate Project related change management metrics.
- Advise leadership on CM issues.
KPA : Stakeholder Relationships
KPI
- Maintain Relationships with external service providers (e.g. Consultants).
- Manage risks and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in the company culture building initiatives, business strategy.
- Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
- Understand and embrace the company vision and values, leading by example.
- Provide input into the overall HR communication plan.
KPA: Develop data Analysis Methodologies to Enhance Change Management Reporting
KPI
- Provides management support to the Human Resources function in the area of people metrics, reporting and predictive analytics in relation to projects.
- Supports the Human Resources leadership team to identify business challenges and use data analysis to help influence changes to the operations, process or programs.
- Utilizes technology and analytical tools to develop and analyse enterprise-wide people and other cross-function data as needed.
- Communicates findings to senior management via formal presentations, standard management reporting on periodic/quarterly/annual basis.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts across the business service areas to improve overall strategic and operational performance and insight.
- Works as the key representative to the external benchmarks and key surveys supporting the broader HR function.
- Assist with design of HR data integrations and strategic level reports.
Competencies
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Change Management
- Holistic / Big Picture
- Judgement and Decision making
- Problem solving
- Planning, Organising
Personal
- Assertiveness
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence Orientation
- Resilience and stress management
- Self-Management
Interpersonal
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Knowledge Sharing
- Organisational Awareness
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork
Prof. technical
- Systems Competence
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Best Practice Thinking
- Accounting Practice
- Deadline driven
- Business process understanding
Leadership
- Practical Execution Management
- Strategic leadership
Minimum requirements
Education
- Honours Degree in Org/Industrial Psych or HR related field.
- Post graduate in Business management (advantage).
- Experience and knowledge requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business and HR.
- 3 years’ Management experience.
- 5 years’ Project Management.
- 5 years in Change Management.
- Other (knowledge and skills)
- Emotional Intelligence.
- MS Office (Advanced).
- SAP.
- Driver’s License.
- Relevant legislation.
- Policies and Procedures relating to HCM and organisational strategy.
- Project Management.
- Special Circumstances
- Overtime as and when required.
- National travel and overnight stays.
Apply by: 21 July 2025
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