Processing Technician - Specialised Products

Do you thrive under pressure? Are you highly observant and able to pick up on minor details or changes that others often overlook, if so this position is for you! If you are interested in becoming a Processing technician and want positively impact people across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!

Vacancy exist for Processing Technician – Specialised Products (Paterson Grade B3)

Main Purpose:

• Processing of incoming blood into the various products; and performing general duties to ensure the smooth flow of work

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate (Maths/Maths Lit & Biology/Physics /Life Science)
• Registration as a Trainee Medical Technician would be advantageous
• Experience in processing as a Technician or Laboratory Assistant would be advantageous
• Computer literate
• The working hours are variable and shift work is required

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a friendly disposition and show keen interest in the work.
• A willingness to work as part of a team is essential

As part of the recruitment and selection process, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment.

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 applications will be accepted.

Should you not receive feedback within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider this as unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 31 July 2026