First Line Processing Shift Supervisor x1
- Job Title: First Line Processing Shift Supervisor
- Listing Reference: sanbs_002987
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Industry: Health & Fitness
- Job Category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Business Unit: Bloemfontein
- Remuneration: R 416,307.00 per annum
- Employment Equity: No
- Application Closing Date: 22 February 2026
Job Overview
The First Line Processing Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the blood processing laboratory during an assigned shift. The role ensures that whole blood is received, inspected, processed into components, stored, and distributed according to strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
The supervisor manages laboratory staff, ensures compliance with internal policies and national regulatory requirements, maintains accurate processing records, and oversees equipment maintenance. This position combines technical laboratory expertise, regulatory compliance, operational management, and leadership responsibilities.
Core Responsibilities
1. Laboratory Processing Oversight
Supervise receipt, inspection, and handling of whole blood.
Oversee processing of whole blood into components.
Ensure correct storage temperatures and handling procedures.
Prevent contamination, damage, or loss of blood products.
2. Quality and Compliance Management
Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
Maintain complete and accurate processing records.
Monitor adherence to SANAS, ISO15189, and GMP requirements.
Support quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure alignment with HPCSA and relevant health legislation.
3. Equipment & Systems Oversight
Ensure automated processing equipment is:
Maintained
Serviced
Calibrated
Keep accurate maintenance records.
Ensure systems competence and data accuracy.
4. Leadership & Supervision
Direct supervision of employees during shift.
Train and assess trainee and laboratory assistant staff.
Sign off employees as competent.
Motivate staff to achieve operational objectives.
Manage conflict and promote teamwork.
5. Operational & Financial Objectives
Ensure daily operational targets are achieved.
Manage resources efficiently.
Support financial objectives through proper stock and process control.
6. Customer & Stakeholder Communication
Communicate clearly with staff and stakeholders.
Address queries professionally and promptly.
Maintain strong internal and external relationships.
Key Performance Areas
Financial Objectives
Operational Objectives
People Supervision
Quality and Risk Management
Customer Relations
Competencies Required
Cognitive Competencies
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Problem solving
Judgement and decision-making
Planning, organising, and monitoring
Personal Competencies
Ethical behaviour
Assertiveness
Flexibility and adaptability
Strong work drive
Personal development focus
Interpersonal Competencies
Customer service orientation
Relationship building
Communication skills
Engaging diversity
Teamwork
Knowledge sharing
Conflict management
Professional & Technical Competencies
Systems competence
Laboratory skills
Administrative skills
Leadership Competencies
Motivating people
People development
Supervisory capability
Special Requirements
Overtime as required
Shift and weekend duties
Local and national travel
Physically fit with reasonable endurance and mobility
Detail-conscious
Good eyesight
Minimum Requirements
Education
Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Experience
Minimum 1 year Blood Transfusion experience
Knowledge & Regulatory Understanding
SANAS documents
ISO 15189
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
HPCSA regulations
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act
Relevant SANBS policies and procedures