CSSD Technician

Medi Clinic; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in South Africa is seeking a CSSD Technician to ensure sterile and functional equipment is provided to the operating theatre and nursing units. This role requires Grade 12 education, with no prior experience necessary, but a CSSD CPD course is desirable. Applicants must be computer literate and knowledgeable about hygiene protocols.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential for this position.
• A CSSD CPD course is desired for better understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile and functional equipment on time.
• Care and maintenance of capital equipment.
• Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock.
• Meet Infection Prevention and Control standards.
• Follow standardized workflow processes.

Skills

Computer literacy

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

Overview

Mediclinic Milnerton | Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 16/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Moegamad Magadie Martin

Reference number: 63398

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

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• 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