Blood Bank Supervisor- Durban

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**Overview** This role is for a Blood Bank Supervisor at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in Durban. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and managing all activities within the Blood Bank, specifically those related to Blood Bank Technicians/Technologists. The primary goal is to ensure that daily operational activities meet all required standards and procedures. The company operates under principles of Transparency, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Diversity. **What you will do** The incumbent will supervise and manage the overall activities in the Blood Bank, pertaining to Blood Bank Technicians/Technologists, by ensuring that daily operational activities meet required standards and procedures. Key responsibilities include achieving financial objectives, meeting operational objectives, managing quality and risk, and ensuring excellent customer service. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Requirement:** * HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technologist. * **Special Requirements:** * Overtime as and when required. * On call to resolve problems. * Occasional local and national travel. * General physical health and reasonable mobility. * Detail conscious. * Person cannot be colour blind. * Valid Driver's license. * Proficient eye-sight. * **Competencies:** * **Cognitive:** Analytical thinking and Attention to Detail, Problem Solving. * **Personal:** Resilience and Stress Management, Drive and Belief in the Cause, Self Management, Professional Image and Visibility, Excellence Orientation, Ethical Behaviour. * **Interpersonal:** Customer Service Orientation, Teamwork, Communication. * **Professional/ Technical:** Administrative Skills. * **Leadership:** Practical Management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technologist who demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. They should possess resilience, effective stress management, self-management skills, and a strong drive and belief in the cause. A professional image, ethical behaviour, and an orientation towards excellence are crucial. The role requires strong customer service orientation, teamwork, communication, administrative skills, and practical management capabilities. Applicants must be prepared for overtime, on-call duties, and occasional local and national travel. Physical requirements include general good health, reasonable mobility, not being colour blind, proficient eyesight, and holding a valid driver's license. **Deadline** 12 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/blood-bank-supervisor-durban-south-african-national-blood-service-sanbs Source: myjobmag

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