CSSD Technician

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is looking for a CSSD Technician to ensure the provision of adequate and sterilized instrument sets for the operating theatre. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient safety by maintaining high standards of sterilization and compliance with IPC protocols. A Grade 12 qualification is essential, with preference for those with a CSSD CPD course and relevant experience. This role offers a permanent position in an on-site workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential.
• A CSSD CPD course is desired.
• No minimum experience is required.
• 2 years experience as CSSD Technician is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate, sterile and functional equipment on time.
• Optimize care and maintenance of capital equipment.
• Use pharmaceutical stock cost-effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control standards.
• Minimize risks by adhering to standardized workflow processes.

Skills

Stock control processes

Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene

Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles

Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions

Education

Grade 12

CSSD CPD course

Job description

Mediclinic Constantiaberg| Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 26/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe
Reference number: 66712
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide adequate, functional and sterilized instrument sets and packs to the operating theatre and other nursing units in the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure patient safety by providing adequate, sterile and functional equipment on time.

Ensure optimal care and maintenance of capital equipment to minimize clinical and financial risks.

Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock to meet the daily requirements of the operating theatre and other nursing units

Ensure Infection Prevention and Control standards are met according to policies and procedures.

Adhere to standardised workflow processes in order to minimise risks

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12

DESIRED EDUCATION: CSSD CPD course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience as CSSD Technician

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Stock control processes
• Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene
• Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles
• Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.