Website South African National Blood Service (SANBS)
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is an independent non-profit organisation that collects, tests, and distributes blood and blood products in eight of South Africa’s nine provinces. The organisation is rated among the top blood services globally due to its world-class testing and collection protocols, with a single donation potentially saving up to three lives.
Introduction
An opportunity has become available for a Laboratory Administrative Assistant. The Incumbent will be responsible for Providing Quality Control department with secretarial support and performs general laboratory and administrative functions to ensure the smooth running of the department through liaising with internal and external clients.
Job description
Key Performance Areas
- Perform laboratory duties as required
- Secretarial functions
- General Administrative duties
- Customer Service
- Governance
Competencies Required
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Assertiveness
- Customer Service Orientation
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Ethical behaviour
- Knowledge Sharing
- Process Engineering /Systems Competence
- Planning, Organising and Monitoring
- Drive and Belief in the Cause
- Teamwork
- Resilience and Stress Management
- Communication
Minimum requirements
Education:
- Matric.
- Computer Literacy – MS Office
- Certificate in Laboratory Assistant
Experience and Knowledge requirements:
- 2 years post Matric experience
- SAP (Ordering for Cost Centre)
- MS Vision
Other (knowledge and skills):
- Laboratory experience
- Secretarial and Administrative experience
- Admin certificate / diploma
Special Circumstances
- Work overtime when attending meetings held after hours and as and when required.
- National travel and overnight stays as required.
