STERILISATION OPERATOR PRODUCTION (CSSD)

Department of Health

Salary: R170 226 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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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.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

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

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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