Vacant Positions at Western Cape Blood Service

Description

• Are you passionate about helping people? Do you pride yourself on your precise skills and work accuracy? If so Western Cape Blood Service wants you.
• WCBS is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to collect, process and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape

A permanent vacancy exists for a Phlebotomist  - (Paterson Grade B5)

Purpose of the Job

• Screening of Donor
• Phlebotomy procedure
• All Donor Attendant duties – Clinic Reception and Blood Collection

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques
• 1-2 years Phlebotomy experience is essential
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Previous Blood Transfusion experience would be an added advantage
• Computer Literate
• Reliable transport
• The working hours are variable i.e. shift basis including weekends
• A valid driver’s licence without endorsements

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Have a friendly disposition and willingness to “go the extra mile”
• Accuracy in data collection
• Fully multilingual
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Skilled in customer services and the ability to deal with the public

 Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2026

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Description

• Do you thrive under pressure? Are you highly observant and able to pick up on minor details or changes that others often overlook, if so this position is for you! If you are interested in becoming a Processing technician and want positively impact people across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!

Vacancy exists for Processing Technician – (Paterson Grade B2) – Worcester

Main Purpose:

• Processing of incoming blood into the various products; and performing general duties to ensure the smooth flow of work

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate (Maths/Maths Lit & Biology/Physics /Life Science)
• Experience in processing as a Technician or Laboratory Assistant would be advantageous
• Computer literate
• The working hours are variable and shift work is required

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a friendly disposition and show keen interest in the work. 
• A willingness to work as part of a team is essential

Closing Date: 24 March 2026

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Description

• The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to collect, process and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape.

A vacancy exists for a Professional Nurse (Apheresis)

General Medical Department (Paterson Grade C2)

Purpose of the Job

• Assist in the recruitment and bleeding of single donor platelet donors
• Screening, medical assessment and monitoring of single donor platelet donors
• Clinical management of adverse donation events in the donors
• Operation and basic understanding of apheresis machines and associated technology
• Ensuring the collection of the safest blood products possible

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Matriculation Certificate
• Diploma in Nursing Science
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• A Code 8 driver’s licence without endorsements would be an added advantage
• Multi-lingual
• Venepuncture/phlebotomy experience is essential
• Previous blood transfusion experience would be an added advantage
• Computer Literate

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition
• Punctuality
• Accuracy in data collection
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to cope in a high stress environment and be able to ‘trouble-shoot’
• Skilled in customer services and the ability to deal with the public
• Must be willing to work after-hours

Closing date: 26 March 2026