This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

STERILISATION OPERATOR PRODUCTION (CSSD AND GAS)

Department of Health

Salary: R170 226 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate CSSD experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work in a co-operative way within a team context and willingness to be rotated within the CPD department. Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation.

Duties

Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques and promote/adhere to infection control as well as health and safety regulations. Decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments linen and supplies. Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, washing machine and autoclaves, lift-up and pushing heavy equipment. Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilisation of resources. Use autoclaves, washing machines and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner. Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report, and assist with investigation of lost instruments/equipment.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Ms R Sutcliffe Tel No: (021) 404-2092

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.