Senior Manager: Processing, Inventory and Issuing

Listing reference: sanbs_003158

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 February 2026

Industry: Non-Profit & Voluntary Sector

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 1,640,924.00

EE position: No

To manage the Processing and Issuing operations of SANBS. To co-ordinate and implement strategic objectives in the Processing and Issue Departments nationally. Will be responsible for developing strategy, business plans and budgets for the areas under management. Will be responsible for managing staff, costs and quality. To also ensure that policies and procedures are implemented at the zone level.

KPA 1:Strategic planning and objective setting through establishing, developing and managing the business plan for the area being managed
KPI:
1.1. Collaborate with Exec: TM & TS and executive management to develop long term strategic plansfor the division.
1.2. Participate in business planning sessions and motivate acceptance of the business plan for the areabeing managed.
1.3. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop preliminary business plan together with Exec: TM & TS.
1.4. Identify risks on an enterprise and divisional level and develop plans to mitigate and reduce risk.
1.5. Assist the Exec: TM & TS with the development of national initiatives for the division and develop project plans for implementing agreed decisions.
1.6. Facilitate the development and approval of the budget.
1.7. Review and where necessary amend the manpower plans to ensure availability of staff to achieve
the agreed strategic and operational goals.
1.8. Conduct feasibility studies, monitor revenue and operation trends and make recommendations for continuous business improvements and sustainability.
1.9. Represent SANBS at stakeholder meetings.
1.10. Internal and external relationship building and networking.
1.11. Manage the strategic development and implementation of procedures/processes in the Processing and Issue Division on a national level.

KPA 2: Accomplishes operational objectives for the Division being managed
KPI:
2.1. Develop draft divisional policies, procedures and standards for executive approval.
2.2. Implement policies, procedures and standards within the division being managed and ensure thatquality standards are maintained.
2.3. Ensure that the operational targets established in the balanced scorecard are met with regard to the Processing and Issuing division.
2.4. Generate and present relevant reports.
2.5. Participate in the negotiation of contracts with major vendors.
2.6. Provide information to stakeholders timeously.
2.7. Evaluate trends and options within the division and take appropriate and timeous action to minimise impact.
2.8. Ensure that the IT requirements are appropriate and adequate.
2.9. Conduct site visits.

KPA 3: Project Management (initiate, perform, manage and report on projects)
KPI:
3.1. Identify, initiate and participate in specific projects with internal and external stakeholder on anational and international level.
3.2. Develop project plans and gain approval.
3.3. Ensure that adequate resources are allocated to the project team within budget.
3.4. Manage projects to ensure agreed deadlines are met. This includes the execution, monitoring andcontrolling.
3.5. Facilitate report backs and evaluate the outcomes to ensure that projects add value to SANBS.
3.6. Conclude project and submit reports as per agreed deadlines.

KPA 4: Accomplishes financial objectives for the department
KPI:
4.1. Monitor and review reasons supplied for variances to the budget and in the event of systemicproblems advise relevant stakeholders.
4.2. Prepare OPEX and CAPEX financial report monthly for area of responsibility with explanation of variances and corrective action taken.
4.3. Approve expenditure as per defined limits.
4.4. Make formal presentation of the financial and sales data at relevant meetings.
4.5. Provide managerial staff with relevant information pertaining to the finances of the area being managed.
4.6. Take timorous and appropriate action where sustainability could be compromised.

KPA 5: People managed to achieve operational objectives
KPI:
5.1. Manage direct reports by implementing and monitoring the Performance Management system.Identify and track training needs and ensure completion of required technical training.
5.2. Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with SANBS Policy on matters related to misconduct & incapacity (performance & illhealth),with a view to improving productivity.
5.3. Ensure regular two-way communication with staff on organisational matters e.g. values, policy, SOPsand strategy etc.
5.4. Monitor and control direct reports time-keeping records, general and specific absenteeism trendsand overtime worked to ensure adherence to SANBS HCM policy and relevant National Legislationand take appropriate corrective action where necessary.
5.5. Monitor employee leave and sick leave so as to ensure the provision of adequate personnel for cost-effective running of the division and submit required documentation to HCM by the agreedday of the month.
5.6. Recruitment and the selection of suitable candidates according to manpower plan Recruitment &Selection procedures and EE targets.
5.7. Attend information meetings and appropriate training sessions as required, to remain informed of current field-related developments, to promote knowledge sharing where relevant as well as toensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.

KPA 6: Manage SHEQ systems to ensure compliance
KPI
6.1. Manage and oversee the Implementation of SHEQ programs, policies, legislation.
6.2. Ensure that SANAS accreditation standards are upheld.
6.3. Manage non-conformances, major deficiencies, errors, deviation from SOPs, compliance with QCprograms and standards of practice to ensure compliance with the balanced scorecard measures.
6.4. Meet regularly with the SHEQ and Medical Divisions to discuss relevant matters.

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Holistic / Big Picture Thinking
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring

• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Resilience and Stress Management
• Drive and Belief in the Cause
• Professional Image and Visibility

• Customer Service Orientation
• Conflict Management
• Engaging Diversity
• Organisational Awareness
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork

• Building and Living the Brand
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Process Engineering/ Systems Competence
• Logistical Management
• Best Practice Thinking.

• Motivating People
• People Development
• Practical Execution Management
• Strategic Leadership

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
• Managerial Qualification.

• 5 years in blood transfusion.
• 3 years at managerial level.
• Knowledge of relevant computer software.

• Understanding of National Health Act.
• POPI Act
• Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in SA.
• AABB Technical standards.
• Council of Europe standards.
• Relevant SANBS policies and procedures.

• Drivers License.
  
• National and international travel and overnight stays.