The Department of Health and Wellness is inviting suitable applicants to apply for the Sterilisation Operator Production (CSSD) post at George Regional Hospital under the Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in hospital sterilising, disinfection, decontamination, and CSSD procedures. The successful candidate will support infection control by ensuring medical instruments, linen supplies, and sterilisation equipment are handled safely and correctly.
Sterilisation Operator Job Details
Position: Sterilisation Operator Production (CSSD)
Department: Department of Health and Wellness
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Centre: George Regional Hospital
Salary: R170 226 per annum
Closing Date: 12 June 2026 at 17:00
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / Grade 9 / Standard 7
- Appropriate sterilising and disinfection experience in a hospital environment
- Knowledge of CSSD procedures
- Knowledge of disinfection, decontamination, and sterilisation processes
- Ability to use sterilisation equipment such as gas sterilisation equipment and autoclaves
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
Inherent Requirements
The successful candidate must be willing to:
- Work shifts, including weekends, public holidays, night duty, and overtime when required
- Perform relief duties according to operational needs
- Lift and push heavy equipment when necessary
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Sterilisation Operator Production (CSSD) will be responsible for:
- Applying sterilisation processes and techniques effectively
- Promoting and following infection control practices
- Following health and safety regulations
- Decontaminating, packing, and sterilising instruments and linen supplies
- Cleaning, maintaining, and testing sterilisation equipment
- Assisting with washing machines and autoclaves to ensure they remain in good working condition
- Using resources and consumables cost-effectively
- Monitoring, controlling, and maintaining adequate stock levels
- Reporting broken equipment or lost items
- Assisting with investigations related to damaged or missing equipment
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms LK De Goede
Tel: 044 802 4352
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the Western Cape Government Health jobs portal.
When applying, search for the relevant Department of Health and Wellness vacancy and complete the online application form before the closing date.
