Department of Health Operator (Theatre) Vacancy 2026 – Tambo Memorial Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Operator (Theatre) position within Nursing Services at Tambo Memorial Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with basic education and experience in hospital or public service environments who are able to work shifts and adhere to strict infection control standards.
Job Details (Tambo Memorial Hospital)
- Job Title: Operator (Theatre)
- Reference Number: REFS/035522
- Directorate: Nursing Services
- Number of Posts: 1
- Salary Package: R163 680.00 per annum
- Employer: Department of Health
- Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Enquiries
- Contact Person: Mrs M.L. Mashamba
- Telephone: 011 898 8000
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 10, ABET Level 4, or equivalent qualification
- Ability to read and write
- Appropriate experience in the public service will be an added advantage
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work shifts
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Proper control, handling, and care of theatre instruments
- Practice and maintain infection prevention and control standards
- Washing, sterilising, packing, and autoclaving instruments according to protocol
- Checking and re-sterilising expired sterile packs
- Ensuring sterile packs are always available
- Issuing sterile stock to wards and receiving used packs according to procedure
- Handling and controlling theatre linen
- Receiving clean linen and packing it neatly on shelves
- Reporting shortages of theatre linen to the supervisor
- Preparing torn or damaged linen for condemning
Application Process and Important Notes
- Applications must be submitted online only
- No faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted
- Applicants must complete and submit the new Z83 application form, fully completed, initialed, and signed
- The department advertised must be clearly stated as Department of Health on the Z83 form
- A recently updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) must accompany the application
- Work experience must be listed in chronological order, including institution name, position, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Information on the Z83 form must correspond with the CV
- Copies of qualifications and supporting documents are not required at application stage, in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents before or during interviews
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate
- Personnel suitability checks and verification processes will be conducted
- Failure to comply with application requirements will result in disqualification
Additional Information
- If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- The recommended candidate may undergo medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Practical assessments may be used during the recruitment process
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the post
- Employment Equity principles apply, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
