SANBS Jobs – 27 August 2026

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Blood Bank Technologist – Centurion

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Centurion

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Unitas

Remuneration: R 457,896.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:

• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel

 Person Specific Requirements:

• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making

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
• Teamwork

Minimum requirements

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion

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Relief Donor Care Officer – Pretoria

Position summary

Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care

Job category: Nursing Staff

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Brooklyn: Pretoria West Mobile 1-3

Remuneration: R 502,542.00

EE position: No

Introduction

South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Registered Professional Nurse in the blood collection department. The incumbent will be required to relief within the Zone as and when required(sometime at short notice).

Job description

Primary Purpose of the job:

To assess the acceptability of a Donor according to a set protocol and perform all the procedures including Whole Blood, Whole Blood Autologous/Designate, Double Red Cell and Apheresis Platelet collections according to Standard Operating Procedures. In addition ensures collection targets are achieved. These functions are performed routinely.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial objectives
• Operational objectives
• Achieve Quality and Risk compliance
• Manage Clinic Staff on ad hoc bases to ensure good relations, teamwork, employee commitment and a professional service delivery.
• Customer Relations

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork

 NOTE:
1. All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS’ Employment Equity Plan
2. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date

Furthermore note that no advertisement may in any way make reference to /or exclude anybody based on race, gender etc.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Registered Professional Nurse (RPN).
• BLS Certificate

Experience:

• 2 Years Registered Professional Nurse experience
• Current registration with SANC.
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.

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HPCSA Phlebotomist – Secunda

Position summary

Industry: Health & Fitness

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Secunda

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Secunda Mobile

Remuneration: R 384,176.00

EE position: No

Introduction

South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Phlebotomist in the blood collection department. The purpose will be to collect quality safe blood according to specific targets

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.

Ensure that donor registrations are undertaken professionally, accurately, promptly and in a friendly manner.

Undertakes Basic Physical Check/Assessment to correctly assess donor suitability for Donations.

Ensure that Phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to Standard Operating Procedures and in a friendly manner.

General Administrative Duties.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Professional Image and visibility

NOTE:

All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS’ Employment Equity Plan

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Phlebotomist.
• Current registration with HPCSA
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.

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Transport Administrator – Roodepoort

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: Administration

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 255,111.00

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The purpose of the Transport Administrator role is to provide efficient administrative and operational support to the Transport Department by coordinating documentation, maintaining accurate records, supporting fleet and driver activities, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The role contributes to the effective, cost-efficient, and reliable delivery of transport services through accurate administration, communication, and coordination.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)

KPA 1: Ensures the organising, monitoring and controlling of documentation within the transport department
KPI
1.1 Organises workshops, seminars and meetings (internal and external) etc. for the HOD and staff within the
1.2 Meeting minutes and collation of business plan, policies procedures, strategies, processes, methods and projects.
1.3 Takes minutes at all departmental meetings and compiles these minutes to final draft.
1.4 Takes minutes at quarterly, monthly and office meetings and at other meetings as required.
1.5 Distributes these minutes to all the relevant people after approval by the HOD not later than 3 days after each
1.6 Makes corrections to various documents and forms when required and arranges for booklets and training manuals to be printed.
1.7 Organises travel arrangements, including flight reservations, hotel accommodation, itinerary, reimbursement for expenses etc. for the HOD and staff within the department as required.
1.8 Ensure that all Dispatch Controllers paperwork to the Administration Controller, to ensure that all documentation listed below is captured and filed appropriately:

• Vehicle Checklist.
• Delivery Sheet.
• Collection Sheet.
• Client Feedback Form.
• Insurance Claim Forms.
• Waybill Proof of Deliveries.
• Fines.
• Delivery and Collection Sheet.
• Filing of SOP for Transport and Deviation Reports.
• Non – Conformances.

KPA 2: Ensures that the administration within the Transport Department is undertaken efficiently and effectively
KPI
2.1. Answer telephones.
2.2. Co-ordinate and schedule the physical allocation of Vehicles and Routes to Drivers. 
2.3. Organise the transport paper flow.
2.4. Perform any other duties as and when required by the Dispatch Controller.

KPA 3:Ensures that the administration of the Fleet Management System is undertaken timeously and accurately
KPI

3.1. Capture all Vehicle Checklists – Report any discrepancies to the Head of Transport or the Dispatch Controller.
3.2. Capture all delivery and collection sheet schedules. 
3.3. Capture fines.
3.4. Capture proof of deliveries and Delivery Sheets.
3.5. Capture and File Insurance claims.
3.6. Reports on any discrepancies in respect of the above documentation.

Cognitive

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to detail
• Planning, organising and monitoring.

Personal

• Personal Development
• Self-Management

Interpersonal

• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication

Prof. technical

• Technical skills.
• Administrative Skills.
• Data capturing.
• Computer Skills

Special Circumstances 

• Overtime as and when required.
• Travelling when required

Minimum requirements

Education

• Grade 12

Experience and knowledge requirements

• 2 Years’ experience in Administration, Filing and Data Capturing environment.
• 1 Year Experience in Order receipt and processing.
• Computer Literacy.
• Fluent in English.

Other (knowledge and skills)

• SAP and / or SAP SRM.
• Computer Literacy – MS Office.
• Health and Safety Act.
• Code 08 (Code B) Driver’s License

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Relief Blood Bank Technologist – Bloemfontein

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Bloemfontein

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Pelonomi

Remuneration: R 457,896.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Relief Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:

• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel

 Person Specific Requirements:

• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making

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
• Teamwork

Minimum requirements

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion

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Blood Bank Supervisor – Kwazulu Natal

Position summary

Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Kwazulu Natal

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Port Shepston

Remuneration: R 634,302.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Supervisor. The incumbent will supervise and manage overall activities in the Blood Bank, pertaining to Blood Bank Technicians/Technologists, by ensuring that daily operational activities meet required standards and procedures.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Financial objectives
• Operational objectives
• Quality and risk management
• Customer service

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving

Personal:

• Resilience and Stress Management
• Drive and Belief in the Cause
• Self Management
• Professional Image and Visibility
• Excellence Orientation
• Ethical Behaviour

Interpersonal:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication

Professional/ Technical:

• Administrative Skills

Leadership:

• Practical Management

Principles of Excellence:

• Transparency
• Honesty
• Respect
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Diversity

Special Requirements:

• Overtime as and when required
• On call to resolve problems
• Occassional local and national travel
• General physical health and reasonable mobility
• Detail conscious
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Drivers license
• Proficient eye-sight

Minimum requirements

HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technologist.

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Refrigeration Technician – Durban North

Position summary

Industry: Engineering

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Durban North

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Mount Edgecombe

Remuneration: R 457,896.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Refrigeration technician. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond to emergency calls for both SANBS

Job description

• Key Performance Areas:
• Undertakes the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond emergency calls for SANBS 
• Undertakes the Repairs and Testing of Equipment
• Undertakes Routine Checks of Refrigeration Installations and Equipment for SANBS 
• Undertakes Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Refrigeration and Equipment for SANBS 
• Ensures that Tools are cleaned and maintained
• Ensures that Administration is undertaken effectively and efficiently

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and attention details
• Judgement and decision making
• Problem Solving
• Planning organising and monitoring
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12.
• Refrigeration Certificate.
• Driver’s License.
• Passed trade test Refrigeration.
• Registered Refrigeration Practitioner.
• Diploma in Refrigeration will be advantageous

Experience and knowledge requirements 

•  5 years’ post qualification experience in
  refrigeration and airconditiong.
  Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of
  relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant
  company procedures.
• Understanding, knowledge and application of
  the relevant SANS legislation regarding HVAC
  &R industry.
• Knowledge of SHEQ regulations and legislation
  in the work area

Special Requirements: 

·       Overtime as and when required and travelling when necessary.

·       Performing on call duties on a roster basis.

·       Travel to various sites for planned and corrective maintenance

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NAT Technical Specialist – Roodepoort

Position summary

Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care

Job category: Government and NGO

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 540,318.00

EE position: No

Introduction

The incumbent will be responsible to perform routine NAT testing, 2nd line testing and authorise release of test results in the NAT section of Donation Testing within strict turnaround times and assist the Nat Specialist in their absence in dealing with staff related issues and handling complex technical functions..

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational Duties
• SHEQ Duties
• Provide Technical Expertise And Consultation Service To Internal And External Customers / Stakeholders
• Deputisation And Training Duties

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Planning, Organizing and Monitoring

Personal:

• Ethical behaviour

Interpersonal:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Conflict Management
• Teamwork
• Communication

Prof. technical:

• Technical and Professional Competence
• Best Practice Thinking

Leadership:

• Practical Execution Management
• Motivating people

Minimum requirements

Education

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion

Experience and knowledge requirements

• 2 years Blood transfusion experience.
• Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• 2 years NAT experience.

Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures

• Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in SA.
• Relevant SANBS policies and procedures.

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Blood Bank Technologist – Pretoria

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Mamelodi

Remuneration: R 438,178.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:

• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel

 Person Specific Requirements:

• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making

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
• Teamwork

Minimum requirements

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion

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