Phlebotomist

A Phlebotomist is needed in Mmabatho. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the North West operation.

The Role

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

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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

The Environment

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.

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.

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

Working in Mmabatho

Mmabatho continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with along the N4 Trans-Kalahari corridor. 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 Mmabatho 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.

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 Mmabatho.

Your Future Here

In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Mmabatho have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

Key Outputs

• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning

What You’ll Need

• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.