Sterilisation Operator Production (CSSD)

Closing date: 24 Aug 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Salary: R170 226 per annum

Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in a Central
Sterilization Service Department.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a co-operative way within a team context.
Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
Willingness to rotate within the CSSD department.

Duties

Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques.
Promote/adhere to infection control, as well as health and safety regulations.
Check, decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments, linen and supplies.
Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, disinfectant washers and autoclaves, lift and pushing heavy equipment.
Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilise resources.
Use autoclaves, disinfectant washers and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner.
Ensure surgical instrument trays is packed and marked correctly.
Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report and assist with the investigation of lost
instruments/ equipment.

Enquiries

Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000

Applications

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”)

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