Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Soweto

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

Job summary

A national medical service provider is looking for a Relief Blood Bank Technologist in Soweto. The role involves routine testing functions, including compatibility and transfusion investigations. Candidates must be HPCSA Registered Medical Technologists and possess relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for ensuring the accuracy of test results. This position may require overtime, night shifts, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion is required.
• Experience in a relevant field is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Tools

Laboratory Skills

Blood Grouping Skills

Job description

Job title : Relief Blood Bank Technologist- Soweto

Job Location : Gauteng, Soweto

Deadline : December 25, 2025

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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

Apply by : 18December 2025