CSSD Manager

LIFE Healthcare Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a CSSD Manager to oversee the effective management of the CSSD unit at Life Beacon Bay Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a nursing background, leadership experience, and be familiar with theatre operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, quality assurance of theatre packs, and training staff. This role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Applicants should be willing to work flexible hours, including nights.

Qualifications

• Nursing background and leadership or managerial experience required.
• Experience in theatre settings is essential.
• Must be energetic, well-organized, and able to adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CSSD unit effectively ensuring operations meet daily requirements.
• Train CSSD Assistants for optimal functioning.
• Ensure quality assurance of theatre packs as per standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

A vacancy exists for CSSD Manager reporting to the Theatre Unit Manager, Phumla Loliwe based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital. The successful candidate will assist with the effective functioning and management of the CSSD unit.

Critical Outputs

• Effective management of the CSSD unit, ensuring that all operational requirements are met daily.
• Effective management of cost saving in the CSSD unit.
• Controlling of theft and breakage of instruments.
• Quality assurance of theatre packs according to standard as per the different cases.
• Excellent understanding of the working procedure in CSSD.
• Understanding of the Infection Control Standards and Sterilization according to Life Healthcare protocols.
• Ability to train the CSSD Assistants to be optimally functioning.
• Management of staff, including staff hours.
• Be part of the theatre staff team.

Requirements

• Nursing background and leadership/managerial experience
• Experience in theatre and Registered Nurse Qualification
• Strong customer orientation
• Team player
• Very energetic and well organized
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
• Must be willing to work to the flexi-hour system including night shift

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, December 19, 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.