CSSD Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a CSSD Technician to provide sterile instrument sets for operating theatres. The ideal candidate will have Grade 12 as essential education and CSSD experience as a preference. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety through adequate equipment and adhering to hygiene standards. This is an on-site, permanent position with opportunities for growth. Candidates with a background in stock control and IPC protocols are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential for this position.
• A CSSD CPD course is desirable.
• No minimum experience is required, but 2 years as a CSSD Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate, sterilized instrument sets and packs for operations.
• Ensure patient safety with functional equipment.
• Maintain capital equipment to minimize risks.
• Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock.
• Meet Infection Prevention and Control standards.

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

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Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt| Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 06/02/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadia Botha
Reference number: 66729
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.

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

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