Inventory Technician- South African National Blood Service x1
Job Details
Job Title: Inventory Technician
Company: South African National Blood Service (SANBS)
Listing Reference: sanbs_003491
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Business Unit: Bloemfontein
Industry: Healthcare
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R293,376 per annum
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 2 November 2026
Job Description
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is seeking a suitably qualified and detail-oriented Inventory Technician to join its Bloemfontein Business Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling, managing and supplying blood products to blood banks to ensure that stock is accurately maintained and available when required. The role also involves maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and providing efficient service to internal and external customers.
The incumbent will be expected to achieve inventory operational objectives, perform general administrative and operational duties within specified timeframes, and contribute to effective service delivery. The position requires strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The successful candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required, as well as undertake local and national travel.
Matric (Grade 12).
Mathematics as a subject.
At least one Science subject.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing and achieving inventory operational objectives.
Controlling and supplying blood products to blood banks.
Performing instrument and laboratory maintenance.
Ensuring quality compliance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Completing general duties within specified timeframes.
Supporting effective service delivery to internal and external customers.
Required Skills and Competencies
Cognitive Competencies
Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Planning, organising and monitoring abilities.
Personal Competencies
Ethical behaviour and professionalism.
Personal development.
Assertiveness.
Excellence orientation.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Strong motivation and commitment to the organisation’s mission.
Interpersonal Competencies
Customer service orientation.
Relationship-building skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to engage with diversity.
Teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Conflict management.
Technical Competencies
Systems competence.
Technical skills and competence.
Laboratory skills.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to:
Work overtime when required.
Perform scheduled shift and weekend duties.
Travel locally and nationally.
Meet the physical health, endurance and mobility requirements of the position.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Have proficient eyesight.
Salary and Benefits
Annual remuneration of R293,376.
Permanent employment opportunity.