Phlebotomist

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

The Role

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

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Douglas team on trust, and the Phlebotomist role will feel that from week one.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Phlebotomist is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Diversity and Inclusion

On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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.

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

Working in Douglas

On top of that, the role is based in Douglas, in the Kathu iron ore belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Douglas and the broader Northern Cape region.

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 Douglas.

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

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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Notably, the Douglas 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.

Daily Duties

• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning

Candidate Profile

• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution

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