Phlebotomist

The organisation is recruiting a Phlebotomist for its Mossel Bay operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

About the Opportunity

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

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Phlebotomist to step into the health jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this health jobs role in Mossel Bay depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mossel Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mossel Bay team member.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mossel Bay colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Crucially, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

About Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with within reach of Century City. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mossel Bay.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

Your Workplace

On top of that, 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.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

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

Equally, 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

Crucially, 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.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Mossel Bay office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician

Who We’re Looking For

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.