Phlebotomist

A Phlebotomist position is being filled in Bethal. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.

About This Position

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

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

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Bethal.

Meet the Team

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

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

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

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.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this health jobs role in Bethal depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

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

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

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Notably, 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.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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

Working in Bethal

Beyond that, the role is based in Bethal, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethal and the broader Mpumalanga 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 Bethal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bethal 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bethal, Mpumalanga.

Daily Duties

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

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