STERILIZATION OPERATOR PRODUCTION Cape Winelands Health District

Minimum educational qualification: GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) within a hospital environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of decontamination, cleaning and packing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Understanding of infection prevention and control principles. Ability to cooperate sterilization equipment (e.g. Autoclaves, washer disinfectors). Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Commitment to Batho Ple Principles.

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, pack and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment. Operate and monitor sterilization equipment according to prescribed procedures. Ensure correct labelling, storage, distribution of sterile items and maintain accurate documentation and sterilization records. Receiving and sorting of Linen and Distribution and Stock control. Linnen control and processing clean linen and quality Control and Storage and Ensure cleanliness CCSD environment. Comply with Occupational Health and Safety and Infection and prevention and Safety policies in CSSD. Adhering to Documentation and Communication protocols in CSSD.

Ms SM Kortje Tel No: (023) 626-8503

Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

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

PSV Circular 25 of 2026, Post 25/610