Lancet: Phlebotomy Technician Learnerships 2025 / 2026

An opportunity has presented itself to appoint suitably qualified candidates into the position of Student Phlebotomy Technician. This is a position based at Gauteng, Limpopo, Northwest, Mpumalanga and Free State.

Role Purpose: To develop learner competence (i.e. broad knowledge, skills and values) in performing phlebotomy techniques within a medical pathology environment.

Responsibilities:

• A Phlebotomy Technician is trained to draw blood and collect specimens from patient or donors.
• Phlebotomy learners attend structured learning programmes including theory and practical training.
• Attends formal training programme including lectures, practical training and submission of assignments.
• Writing of Health Professions Council (HPCSA) board examination.
• Meet contractual obligations of Learnership appointment.
• Collection of venous and capillary blood and non-blood specimens for medical and blood donation purposes.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols.
• Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care.

Learners will be required to work a 42.5 hour week.

After successful completion of the 24 month training programme and the HPCSA board examination, the learner will be able to register with the HPCSA as a qualified Phlebotomy Technician enabling them to be employed in Medical pathology laboratories and blood donation organisations.

Requirements:

• Must have Grade 12 / Matric / National Senior Certificate with:

1. English(HL or FAL) - level 4 (50%–59%),
2. Life Sciences - level 4 (50%–59%)
3. Mathematics – level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy - level 4(50–59%)

• 0 - 1 Yrs Working Experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
• Administrative skills
• Attention To Detail
• Customer Orientation
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Lateral thinking
• Patience
• Practical thinking
• Professionalism
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information