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Special Processing Technician at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

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


An opportunity has become available for a Special Processing Technician. The Incumbent will be responsible for processing blood donations into specialised blood products within agreed timeframes and achieve the quality standards required.


Job Description

Key Performance Areas:





Ensure Operational Objectives have been accomplished.
Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes.


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


Matric with mathematics and one science subject OR
HPCSA Laboratory Assistant




Apply by: 8 April 2026