A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
Employment Type:
Permanent
Reference No:
TBH102/2026
Location:
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REMUNERATION
R 170 226 - R 200 523 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
STARTING DATE
07 Aug 2026
CLOSING DATE
24 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm
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 in a Central Sterilization Service Department.
DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)
Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques. Promote/adhere to infection control, as well as health and safety regulations. Check, decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments, linen and supplies. Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, disinfectant washers and autoclaves, lift and pushing heavy equipment. Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilise resources. Use autoclaves, disinfectant washers and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner. Ensure surgical instrument trays is packed and marked correctly. Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report and assist with the investigation of lost instruments/ equipment.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).
ENQUIRIES
Mrs V Dubase, tel no. (021) 938 4000
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate within the CSSD department.
NOTE
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a co-operative way within a team context. Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation.
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.
