CSSD Assistant

LIFE Healthcare Group; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a CSSD Assistant to ensure the proper packing and sterilization of surgical instrumentation. The ideal candidate will possess Grade 12 and CSSD experience in a private hospital environment. Excellent communication skills and flexibility in working hours are essential for this position. Apply by November 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• CSSD experience and training in a private hospital setting.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Adherence to safe standardized loading and unloading of autoclaves.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sufficient instrument sets conforming to company standards.
• Ensure the correct application of sterile indicators.
• Conduct regular daily checks on linen levels.

Skills

CSSD experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a CSSD Assistant based at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, reporting to the Theatre Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the correct packing and sterilization of instrumentation sets and linen packs for theatre and doctors rooms in accordance with Company infection control standards.

Critical Outputs

• To prepare sufficient instrument sets conforming to company standards.
• To ensure the correct application of sterile indicators and autoclave for maximum steam penetration.
• To check and prepare sets for sterilization.
• To control sufficient instrument sets.
• To prepare sufficient linen sets conforming to company standards.
• To conduct regular daily checks on linen levels and ensure there is sufficient linen available.
• Compile, sterilize and store linen packs and implement corrective action to problem areas.
• To ensure functional, maintained equipment according to legislative requirements.
• Conduct chemical, biological and mechanical checks in accordance to manufacturers specifications.
• Document test results.
• Check and maintain heat sealing machine and clean washers in accordance to company specifications.
• Ensure timeous repair of all equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure the full functioning and maintenance of the gas autoclave.
• To ensure efficient utilization of non-recoverable stock items.
• Review and prepare action plan to reduce appropriately for cost effective use by Theatre Staff.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• CSSD experience and training in a private hospital setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in packing of equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and instruments and process around cleaning of equipment.
• Awareness of safety protocol.
• Adherence to safe standardized loading and unloading of autoclaves.

Competencies

• Problem solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Drive and energy.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organisational awareness.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.

Email: [e-mail]. Closing date: Friday, November 7, 2025.

Internal applicants – before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.