Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Kimberley

South African National Blood Service; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national blood service organization is seeking a Relief Blood Bank Technologist in Kimberley. The role requires HPCSA registration and involves performing routine testing functions in Blood Banks. Candidates must have analytical thinking skills and attention to detail, ensuring quality and risk objectives are met. This position may require overtime, night shifts, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Registered with HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion.
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks.
• Check and verify test results conducted by other technicians.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Laboratory Skills

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

Job Title

Relief Blood Bank Technologist – Kimberley

Job Location

Northern Cape, Kimberley

Application 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

• 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
• Cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye‑sight

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail (Cognitive)
• Problem Solving (Cognitive)
• Judgement and Decision Making (Cognitive)
• Ethical Behaviour (Personal)
• Personal Development (Personal)
• Flexibility / Adaptability (Personal)
• Excellence Orientation (Personal)
• Drive and Belief in the cause (Personal)
• Customer Service Orientation (Interpersonal)
• Relationship Building (Interpersonal)
• Communication (Interpersonal)
• Engaging Diversity (Interpersonal)
• Teamwork (Interpersonal)
• Knowledge Sharing (Interpersonal)
• System Competence (Professional / Technical)
• Laboratory Skills (Professional / Technical)
• Blood Grouping Skills (Professional / Technical)
• Administrative Skills (Professional / Technical)
• Customer Service Orientation (Principles of Excellence)
• Ethical Behaviour (Principles of Excellence)
• Excellence Orientation (Principles of Excellence)
• Engaging Diversity (Principles of Excellence)
• Teamwork (Principles of Excellence)

Minimum Requirements

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

Apply By

28 October 2025