SANBS | General Laboratory Assistant
Location: Roodepoort
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Salary: R176,644.00 per annum
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Industry: Medical Technology
Contract Type: Permanent
Business Unit: Constantia Kloof
If you’ve been looking for a stable opportunity in the medical technology sector — especially one that doesn’t require years of tertiary study — this role might just be the door you’ve been waiting to walk through. The position of General Laboratory Assistant is now open, offering a chance for someone with a passion for health, accuracy, and hands-on work to join a respected medical organisation.
This role sits within the heart of laboratory operations, focusing on inventory and processing, which plays a critical part in the safe and effective functioning of blood banks. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to ensure the country’s blood supply is safe, organized, and efficiently managed — this is one of the key positions that helps make it happen.
🌟 What This Job Is All About
The General Laboratory Assistant is responsible for several essential operational duties. These tasks ensure that blood products and related materials are handled with care, precision, and efficiency.
Here’s what the job includes:
🩸 Blood Hamper Preparation & Stock Duties
You’ll be involved in preparing blood bank hampers for delivery, collecting them from relevant sites, and ensuring all stock is packed properly. Regular stock counting is also part of your routine, helping the lab maintain accurate inventory at all times. Attention to detail is crucial here — every unit matters.
♻️ Bio-Hazardous Waste Disposal
A key part of your responsibilities includes the safe disposal of bio-hazardous waste. This must be handled according to strict SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). This ensures safety for yourself, your team, and the broader working environment.
🧼 Daily Laboratory Duties
Daily cleaning, equipment support, and maintaining a hygienic working area fall under your care. Laboratories rely on controlled, clean and well–organized spaces to perform sensitive testing, and you help keep that standard high.
🔐 SHEQ Compliance
You’ll contribute to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) objectives. This means keeping up with the latest safety protocols and ensuring all duties are performed in compliance with regulations.
🤝 General Support Duties
From assisting with workflow processes to supporting lab staff wherever needed, you play a valuable supporting role that keeps the entire operation running smoothly.
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🧠 Competencies They’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a mix of cognitive, interpersonal, and personal attributes. These help ensure smooth operations, strong teamwork, and professional excellence.
Cognitive Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good problem–solving ability
Personal Qualities
- Ethical behaviour (honesty and professionalism)
- Willingness to grow and develop
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Commitment to excellence
- Motivation and belief in the purpose of the organisation
Interpersonal Strengths
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to build relationships
- Good communication skills
- Respect for diversity
- Ability to function well in a team
These qualities help support the organisation’s Principles of Excellence, which include service orientation, diversity, teamwork, ethical conduct, and quality-driven work.
🧩 Special Requirements
This role does include a few practical requirements:
Job-Specific
- Willingness to work overtime when needed
- Availability for shift work and weekend duties
Person-Specific
- Good physical health
- Adequate endurance and mobility
- Good eyesight, essential for handling and identifying samples
🎓 Minimum Educational Requirements
To apply for this role, you must have:
- Grade 12, including Mathematics
- One Science subject (Life Sciences / Physical Sciences)
No tertiary qualification is required — making this role perfect for someone ready to enter the health sector and start building a career from the ground up.
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