CSSD Manager: Lead Sterile Services & Infection Control

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a dedicated CSSD Manager to lead the Central Sterile Services Department at a private hospital. You will oversee daily operations, ensure instrument control, and maintain sterilisation and infection control standards to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage staff performance, develop team capability, oversee resources and ensure operational requirements are met in a demanding healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional or general nurse.
• At least five years of experience in CSSD and/or Theatre.
• Leadership or managerial experience, including staff management and conflict resolution.
• A sound understanding of CSSD procedures, sterilisation standards and infection control requirements.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• The resilience to work under pressure in a changing healthcare environment.
• The ability to motivate, train and develop staff while leading by example.
• A proactive, ethical and team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including night shifts.
• An Advanced SAFMED CSSD course will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the CSSD unit, ensuring that all operational requirements are consistently met.
• Maintain appropriate control of surgical instruments, minimising theft, loss and breakages.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of theatre packs in accordance with the requirements of different surgical cases.
• Apply CSSD working procedures and uphold sterilisation and infection control standards in line with established healthcare protocols.
• Maintain departmental cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring compliance with infection control and SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Train, support and develop CSSD Assistants to ensure effective performance and adherence to required standards.
• Manage staffing levels, performance and staff development while promoting cost-effective resource utilisation and positive working relationships.
• Oversee the departmental budget, equipment maintenance and stock control.
• Coordinate departmental workloads and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify operational challenges and implement appropriate solutions to maintain service quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Infection control

Sterilisation procedures

Operations management

Communication

Problem solving

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Advanced SAFMED CSSD course

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a dedicated CSSD Manager to lead the Central Sterile Services Department at a private hospital. You will oversee daily operations, ensure instrument control, and maintain sterilisation and infection control standards to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage staff performance, develop team capability, oversee resources and ensure operational requirements are met in a demanding healthcare environment.