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First Line Processing Technician at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

South African National Blood Service (SANBS)
April 07, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Introduction


To process blood donations into first line and specialised blood products within agreed time frames and achieve the quality standards required. To control and supply blood products to blood banks and ensure that service delivery to internal and external customers is optimised.


Job Description

Key Performance Areas:


Operational objectives
Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
Quality and Risk objectives
Customer Relations
General functions


Competencies:

Cognitive


Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Problem solving
Planning, organising and monitoring


Personal


Ethical behaviour
Personal Development
Assertiveness
Excellent orientation
Flexibility / Adaptability
Drive and belief in the cause


Interpersonal


Customer Service Orientation
Relationship Building
Communication
Engaging Diversity
Teamwork
Knowledge Sharing
Conflict management


Prof technical


Systems competence
Technical skills / Competence:
Laboratory skills


Principles of Excellence


Customer service orientation
Ethical behaviour
Excellence orientation
Engaging diversity
Teamwork


Special Requirements:


Overtime as and when required
Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
Local and nation travel
Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
Detail Conscious
Proficient Eye-sight


Minimum requirements

Education:


Matric with Mathematics and one science subject OR
Laboratory Assistant Learnership


Apply by: 8 April 2026