South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is recruiting for a General Laboratory Assistant: Inventory and Processing at its Constantia Kloof business unit in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
This is a permanent position suited to candidates with Grade 12, Mathematics and at least one Science subject who are interested in working in a laboratory and blood-service environment.
Job Details
Position: General Laboratory Assistant: Inventory and Processing
Company: South African National Blood Service (SANBS)
Listing Reference: sanbs_003418
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Business Unit: Constantia Kloof
Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care
Job Category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
Employment Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R212,282 per annum
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 23 August 2026
Job Status: Online
About the Position
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations through the preparation, delivery and collection of blood bank hampers, packing and counting stock, routine bio-hazardous waste disposal and general cleaning duties.
All duties must be performed in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SANBS requirements.
Key Performance Areas
The General Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for:
- Preparing blood bank hampers.
- Collecting and delivering blood bank hampers.
- Packing received stock.
- Conducting stock counts and meeting stock-related objectives.
- Performing routine waste disposal duties.
- Carrying out daily laboratory duties.
- Maintaining appropriate cleaning and housekeeping standards.
- Following SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) requirements.
- Performing general functions associated with the position.
- Following relevant procedures and operational standards.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Mathematics
- One Science subject
Applicants should ensure that their educational qualifications meet the stated minimum requirements before applying.
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Competencies and Skills
Cognitive Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
Personal Competencies
- Ethical behaviour
- Personal development
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellence orientation
- Drive and belief in the organisation’s cause
Interpersonal Competencies
- Customer service orientation
- Relationship building
- Good communication skills
- Ability to engage with diversity
- Teamwork
Principles of Excellence
SANBS highlights the following principles as important for the role:
- Customer service orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Engaging diversity
- Teamwork
Special Requirements
Job-Specific Requirements
The successful candidate must be willing and able to:
- Work overtime when required.
- Perform shift work.
- Work weekends when required.
- Follow laboratory procedures and applicable SOPs.
- Perform duties associated with blood bank inventory and processing.
Person-Specific Requirements
Candidates should have:
- General physical health.
- Reasonable physical endurance.
- Reasonable mobility.
- Proficient eyesight.
The role may involve physical movement, handling laboratory-related stock and performing routine operational duties, so applicants should be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Who Can Apply?
This vacancy may be suitable for candidates who have completed Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics and one Science subject and are interested in starting or developing a career in laboratory support, blood services, healthcare operations or inventory processing.
Previous experience is not listed as a minimum requirement in the vacancy information provided.
Important Information
Applicants should carefully review the official SANBS vacancy requirements before submitting an application. Make sure your qualifications and personal details are accurately captured on your application.
The position is based at Constantia Kloof in Roodepoort and may involve shifts, weekends and overtime depending on operational requirements.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply online through the official SANBS careers platform.
Search for General Laboratory Assistant: Inventory and Processing using Listing Reference: sanbs_003418 and submit your application before the closing date.
Closing Date: 23 August 2026
Apply as early as possible to avoid missing the deadline.