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STERILIZATION OPERATOR SUPERVISOR (CSSD)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 237 453

Closing date

24 August 2026

Reference

PSC 28/231

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

George Regional Hospital

Salary

R237 453 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience as a CSSD operator. Inherent requirement of the job: Be willing to work overtime, which may include weekends. The ability to handle heavy equipment and perform heavy duty functions, e.g. transport of heavy stock trolleys. The ability to report defects (test data), to do elementary stock control. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies required to supervise and manage staff effectively, including leadership, planning, communication and interpersonal skills. Must have numeracy skills and should be able to think analytically. Be able to supervise and be assertive. Sound knowledge of steam sterilisation practices and decontamination processes. Strong leadership, strategic, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, counselling, operational contingency planning, and organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Independent effective decision making and problem-solving skills within the limits of the Public Sector policy framework.

Duties

Supervise service in terms of control, cleaning, sterilizing, packing, and collecting of instruments and distribution of sterile instruments. Ensure continues monitoring and evaluation of staff reporting to you. Supervise and implement the cleaning control and testing of washing machines, autoclaves and other equipment in the department. Optimal support to operational manager and colleagues. Ensure maintenance of standards for quality and safety. -Manage financial, physical and human resources. Manage human resources. Maintain growth and development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties.

Enquiries

Ms LK De Goede Tel No: (044) 802-4352

Notes

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

Closing Date

2026-08-24T17:00:00+02:00

About health, safety, and quality roles in South Africa

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professionals are in demand across mining, construction, manufacturing, and government infrastructure projects. The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Mine Health and Safety Act impose strict duties on South African employers. Quality management roles, particularly those involving ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, are in demand in manufacturing, food processing, and professional services.

·A SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Certificate) or equivalent NOSA qualification is the baseline credential for most South African HSE roles.

·For mining safety roles, a SIMRAC or Mine Overseer certificate may be required depending on the level of the post.

·ISO auditor certification (Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor) is valuable for quality management roles.

·The Department of Employment and Labour periodically advertises inspection posts for its Health and Safety Inspectorate. These posts require relevant technical experience and are based provincially.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Western Cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7)
·Experience: Appropriate experience as a CSSD operator
·Inherent requirement of the job: Be willing to work overtime, which may include weekends
·The ability to handle heavy equipment and perform heavy duty functions, e
·transport of heavy stock trolleys
·The ability to report defects (test data), to do elementary stock control
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies required to supervise and manage staff effectively, including leadership, planning, communication and interpersonal skills
·Must have numeracy skills and should be able to think analytically
·Be able to supervise and be assertive
·Sound knowledge of steam sterilisation practices and decontamination processes

Key Duties

·Supervise service in terms of control, cleaning, sterilizing, packing, and collecting of instruments and distribution of sterile instruments
·Ensure continues monitoring and evaluation of staff reporting to you
·Supervise and implement the cleaning control and testing of washing machines, autoclaves and other equipment in the department
·Optimal support to operational manager and colleagues
·Ensure maintenance of standards for quality and safety
·-Manage financial, physical and human resources
·Manage human resources
·Maintain growth and development of self and others
·Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to adamrecruit67@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the STERILIZATION OPERATOR SUPERVISOR (CSSD) position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

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What is the salary for the STERILIZATION OPERATOR SUPERVISOR (CSSD) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 237 453. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the STERILIZATION OPERATOR SUPERVISOR (CSSD) application close?+

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