Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Bloemfontein

South African National Blood Service; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Bloemfontein is seeking a Relief Blood Bank Technologist to perform vital testing functions in Blood Banks and ensure quality results. The position requires HPCSA registration and entails overtime, night shifts, and national travel. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registration required.
• Prior experience as a Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion.
• Proficient eyesight and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks.
• Check and verify test results.
• Maintain instruments and laboratories.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Laboratory Skills

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

Job title : Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Bloemfontein

Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline : October 29, 2025

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.

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 : 28October 2025