CSSD Manager: Lead Sterile Services & Infection Control

Edge Executive Search Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group is seeking a CSSD Manager for a private hospital in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role leads the Central Sterile Services Department, ensuring sterilisation, infection control, and efficient theatre operations while managing a team.

Reporting to Theatre Manager, you will oversee staff performance, budgets, equipment, and stock, and collaborate with theatre staff to maintain high standards of patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional or general nurse.
• At least five years of CSSD and/or Theatre experience.
• Leadership or managerial experience with staff management and conflict resolution.
• Solid understanding of CSSD procedures, sterilisation standards and infection control requirements.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer‑focused approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Resilience to work under pressure in a changing healthcare environment.
• Ability to motivate, train and develop staff while leading by example.
• 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

CSSD leadership

Staff management

Infection control

Theatre/CSSD operations

Budget management

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

SANC nursing registration

Advanced SAFMED CSSD course

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group is seeking a CSSD Manager for a private hospital in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role leads the Central Sterile Services Department, ensuring sterilisation, infection control, and efficient theatre operations while managing a team.

Reporting to Theatre Manager, you will oversee staff performance, budgets, equipment, and stock, and collaborate with theatre staff to maintain high standards of patient safety.