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

Apply by: 26 August 2026