Phlebotomist

An opportunity has arisen for a Phlebotomist in Vryburg. Suitably qualified candidates from across North West are invited to apply.

The Role

This Phlebotomist role sits within the health jobs function in Vryburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Vryburg teams, and the new Phlebotomist will feel that from the first week.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Vryburg much easier.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Vryburg.

What We Offer

Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this health jobs role in Vryburg; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.

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

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

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

About Vryburg

On top of that, the role is based in Vryburg, near the Hartbeespoort tourism node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vryburg and the broader North West region.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vryburg, North West.

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 Vryburg.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West 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 Vryburg.

Notably, the Vryburg 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.

About the Team

Crucially, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Vryburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Vryburg will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Growing With Us

Crucially, career progression for this health jobs role in Vryburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vryburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

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

Your Role

• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls

Minimum Requirements

• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

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