NAT Technical Specialist

South African National Blood Service SANBS · Roodepoort, Gauteng

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Introduction

  • The incumbent will be responsible to perform routine NAT testing, 2nd line testing and authorise release of test results in the NAT section of Donation Testing within strict turnaround times and assist the Nat Specialist in their absence in dealing with staff related issues and handling complex technical functions..

Job description

Key Performance Areas

  • Operational Duties
  • SHEQ Duties
  • Provide Technical Expertise And Consultation Service To Internal And External Customers / Stakeholders
  • Deputisation And Training Duties

Competencies

Cognitive

  • Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning, Organizing and Monitoring

Personal

  • Ethical behaviour

Interpersonal

  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Conflict Management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Prof. technical

  • Technical and Professional Competence
  • Best Practice Thinking

Leadership

  • Practical Execution Management
  • Motivating people

Minimum requirements

Education

  • HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion

Experience and knowledge requirements

  • 2 years Blood transfusion experience.
  • Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • 2 years NAT experience.

Other knowledge and skills, e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures

  • Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in SA.
  • Relevant SANBS policies and procedures.

Apply by: 27 August 2026

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