Phlebotomist

Whether you are an experienced Phlebotomist or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Witbank. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.

Overview

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

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Phlebotomist taking on this position.

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.

About the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Witbank office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

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

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.

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, 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.

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

Notably, 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.

Daily Duties

• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines

Essential Criteria

• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.