Phlebotomist

Whether you are a seasoned Phlebotomist or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Ermelo. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.

About the Opportunity

This Phlebotomist role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ermelo. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the health jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ermelo operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

A Typical Day

You start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ermelo.

Based in Ermelo

Working in Ermelo means a place near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Ermelo office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ermelo site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Your Role

• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA

Essential Criteria

• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.