Sterilization Operator Supervisor (CSSD) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

RHS103/2026

Location:

George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 per annum - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/24 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience as a CSSD operator.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies required to supervise and manage staff effectively, including leadership, planning, communication and interpersonal skills. Must have numeracy skills and should be able to think analytically. Be able to supervise and be assertive. Sound knowledge of steam sterilisation practices and decontamination processes. Strong leadership, strategic, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, counselling, operational contingency planning, and organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Independent effective decision making and problem-solving skills within the limits of the Public Sector policy framework.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Be willing to work overtime, which may include weekends. The ability to handle heavy equipment and perform heavy duty functions, e.g. transport of heavy stock trolleys. The ability to report defects (test data), to do elementary stock control.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7).

ENQUIRIES

Ms LK De Goede, tel. no. (044) 802-4352.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Supervise service in terms of control, cleaning, sterilizing, packing, and collecting of instruments and distribution of sterile instruments. Ensure continues monitoring and evaluation of staff reporting to you. Supervise and implement the cleaning control and testing of washing machines, autoclaves and other equipment in the department. Optimal support to operational manager and colleagues. Ensure maintenance of standards for quality and safety. Manage financial, physical and human resources. Manage human resources. Maintain growth and development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.