CSSD Manager

at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Published September 11, 2026
Location Cape Town, South Africa
Category Management  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

An opportunity exists for a CSSD Manager in Theatre at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, reporting to the Theatre Manager, Astra Roberts. The successful candidate will assist with the effective functioning and management of the CSSD unit.

Critical Outputs
Effective management of the CSSD unit, ensuring that all operational requirements are met daily.
Controlling of theft and breakage of instruments
Quality assurance of theatre packs according to the standard as per the different cases.
Excellent understanding of the working procedure in CSSD
Understanding of the Infection Control Standards and Sterilization Standards according to Life Healthcare
Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the Department to ensure adherence to infection
control and SHEQ policies and procedures.
Ability to train the CSSD Assistants to be optimally functioning
Manage CSSD staff to ensure adequate and cost-effective staffing promoting co-operative working relationships
and performance management
Manage the department’s budget, including control and maintenance of equipment and stock
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage the Unit workload

Requirements

SANC registered as a professional/general nurse
Minimum 5 years’ experience in CSSD/Theatre and leadership/managerial experience.
Previous staff management and conflict management experience required
Strong customer orientation
Advance SAFMED CSSD course is desirable
Team player
Very energetic and well organized
Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be willing to work according to the flexi-hour system including night shift

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Action orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people
Excellence orientation
Ethical behavior

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