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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