Job 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.
What is the Salary
R170 226 per annum
Location
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 193
How to Apply
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
24 August 2026
Reference No:
Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
