Do you thrive under pressure? Strive to deliver excellent professional services, your standards driven, if so this position is for you! If you are interested in becoming a Medical Technologist and you’re motivated to make a positive impact in people’s lives through technology across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!
A vacancy exists for a Medical Technologist
General – Donor Testing (Paterson Grade C2)
Purpose of the Job
- The incumbent will work in Red Cell Serology and Haematology Lab.
- The incumbent will perform routine and confirmatory testing for donors and private pathologists.
- Incumbent will perform all administrative and technical aspects to ensure the correct and accurate release of relevant test results for the purposes of safe transfusion.
- Incumbent will participate in the department’s lean objectives.
- Participate in laboratory projects / research projects as required
Minimum Requirements
- Senior Certificate
- National Diploma/B Tech in Biomedical Technology/Degree in BHSc /Technician Certificate - Blood Transfusion
- Registered with HPCSA
- Blood transfusion experience is essential
- Computer literate, preferably knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint
A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:
- Have an affinity for automated lab systems and computer systems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible
- The working hours are variable and shift and weekend work will be required
- Accuracy in data collection
Western Cape Blood Service is an equal opportunity employer. Kindly visit our website, www.wcbs.org.za and follow the links to apply.
Please note that no emails or hand delivered application will be accepted
Should you not receive feedback within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider this as unsuccessful.
Closing date: 14 August 2026
