CSSD Manager: Lead Sterilisation & Team Excellence

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

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd is seeking a CSSD Manager for a private hospital in Cape Town, Western Cape. This role leads the Central Sterile Services Department, ensuring sterilisation and infection prevention standards are met, and drives operational efficiency in a demanding healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will manage staff, maintain instrument control, supervise theatre pack quality and collaborate closely with theatre teams to maintain service excellence.

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.
• 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 experience

CSSD/Theatre experience

Infection control

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Flexible hours / night shifts

Advanced SAFMED CSSD course (advantage

Education

SANC registration as nurse

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd is seeking a CSSD Manager for a private hospital in Cape Town, Western Cape. This role leads the Central Sterile Services Department, ensuring sterilisation and infection prevention standards are met, and drives operational efficiency in a demanding healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will manage staff, maintain instrument control, supervise theatre pack quality and collaborate closely with theatre teams to maintain service excellence.