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Blood Bank Technician - Transfusion Science Specialist

South African National Blood Service

Job Description

A leading health service provider in South Africa is seeking a Blood Bank Technician. The ideal candidate will carry out routine testing functions, ensure compliance with quality standards, and maintain laboratory instruments. Responsibilities include performing testing functions on blood and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must be HPCSA registered Medical Technicians with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The role may involve shift work and occasional travel.

About This Role

Career insights for Biological Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R22,844/month
R15,769 to R29,294/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Science Active Learning
Common Technologies
BD FACSDiva Software Sequencher DNA Sequence Analysis Software Various modern LIMS solutions (e.g., LabWare LIMS, LabVantage) Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Adobe Photoshop CC Various modern options (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity Designer) Discontinued - replaced by modern presentation software Various modern options (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)

Job Overview

Date Posted
09 May 2026
Location
Not Specified, South Africa

Biological Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R22,844/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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