SANBS | General Laboratory Assistant

Location: Umhlanga (Mount Edgecombe Business Unit)
Company: SANBS
Employment Type: Permanent
Posted: 03 March 2026
Closing Date: 05 March 2026

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If you are currently looking for a stable opportunity in the healthcare and medical technology sector, the General Laboratory Assistant position (Listing Reference: sanbs_003180) presents an excellent opportunity for motivated and detail-oriented individuals. This permanent role is based in Umhlanga within the Mount Edgecombe Business Unit and offers a competitive annual remuneration of R184,593.00.

This position falls within the Medical Technology industry and is suited for individuals who are passionate about supporting healthcare services behind the scenes. While this is not a clinical role, it plays a critical part in ensuring laboratory and blood bank operations run efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with industry standards.

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📌 Position Overview

• Job Title: General Laboratory Assistant (Inventory and Processing)
• Listing Reference: sanbs_003180
• Location: Umhlanga (Mount Edgecombe Business Unit)
• Industry: Medical Technology
• Job Category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: R184,593.00 per annum
• EE Position: No
• Closing Date: 5 March 2026

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🩸 Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations through inventory control, waste management, and general laboratory duties. Core responsibilities include:

🔹 Blood Hamper & Inventory Management

• Preparation of blood bank hampers according to SOPs
• Collection and delivery of blood hampers
• Packing and organizing received stock
• Conducting accurate stock counts
• Ensuring inventory objectives are met

🔹 Waste Disposal

• Routine disposal of bio-hazardous waste
• Strict adherence to safety and health protocols
• Ensuring a safe and contamination-free environment

🔹 Daily Laboratory Duties

• Performing general laboratory support functions
• Maintaining clean and organized workspaces
• Assisting with operational tasks as required

🔹 SHEQ Compliance

• Adhering to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures
• Supporting quality assurance objectives

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🧠 Required Competencies

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate strong professional and personal attributes.

✔ Cognitive Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving ability

✔ Personal Competencies

• Ethical behaviour
• Commitment to personal development
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellence orientation
• Passion and belief in the healthcare cause

✔ Interpersonal Competencies

• Customer service orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Relationship building
• Ability to engage diversity
• Teamwork and collaboration

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🌟 Principles of Excellence

The organization operates according to the following core values:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Ethical Behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Engaging Diversity
• Teamwork

Candidates who naturally align with these values will thrive in this environment.

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⚠ Special Requirements

Job-Specific Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Ability to work shifts
• Availability for weekend duties

Person-Specific Requirements

• Good general physical health
• Reasonable endurance and mobility
• Proficient eyesight
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capability to lift and move items when necessary

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🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Mathematics
• At least one Science subject

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💼 Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent employment within the medical technology sector
• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunity to contribute directly to healthcare services
• Structured working environment
• Valuable experience in laboratory operations
• Exposure to inventory management and safety compliance

This role is ideal for individuals seeking entry into the healthcare support field or those who already have experience in laboratory or medical environments. It offers stability, professional growth, and the opportunity to be part of an organization that plays a vital role in community healthcare services.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to work in a structured, high-responsibility environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

📅 Apply before 5 March 2026 to be considered.

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Application Notice

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard back within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.