Blood Bank Technician- Durban North 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: 6 November 2026