Operating Department Assistant

LIFE Healthcare Group; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an Operating Department Assistant at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga. This role involves preparing theatre environments, managing non-sterile areas, and assisting during operative procedures to ensure patient safety. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification and Diploma in Operating Department Practice, along with relevant experience. Apply via email.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Diploma in Operating Department Practice.
• Understanding of private healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the pre-operative theatre environment.
• Manage non-sterile operating theatre environment.
• Support registered professional during operative phase.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Job description

A vacancy exists for an Operating Department Assistant based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to Clara Vickory, Theatre Matron.

Function

Nursing Facility

Position

Operating Department Assistant

Introduction

This role involves supporting the operating theatre team by preparing the environment, managing non-sterile areas, and assisting during operative procedures to ensure patient safety and care.

Critical Outputs

• Effective preparation of the pre-operative theatre environment according to organisational standards.
• Effective management of the non-sterile operating theatre environment for optimum patient care.
• Support the registered professional in the sterile field during the operative phase using aseptic techniques.
• Ensure technical and environmental standards are maintained in the anaesthetic and recovery rooms.
• Implement quality management and customer care practices.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Operating Department Practice
• Understanding of private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players
• Previous similar experience essential

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

Application email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their applications with their line managers prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.