Assistant Director: Food Service Management (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: GSH130/2026

Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

6/26/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/10 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.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Plan and develop the strategic management of the Food Services Unit by providing well-balanced meals to all patients. To effectively and efficiently maintain a high culinary service standard within the Kitchen. To mitigate risks within the Kitchen environment wrt to quality, environment, and health and safety. Manage human resources, inclusive of leave, disciplinary code of conduct, time keeping, performance management, and filling of vacant posts in the Department. Manage financial resources, including food costing, contract management, and weekly statistics. Effective and efficient support to the Dietetic Department and Milk Kitchen Department.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / Degree (NQF Level 7) in Food Service Management or Hospitality management or equivalent qualification.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

ENQUIRIES

Mr R. De Jager, tel. no. (021) 400-3405

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Willingness to be on standby.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of hygiene and safety procedures in an industrial Food Service Unit. The ability to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations in Microsoft Office. Knowledge and skills with regard to managing the operation of an industrial Food Service Unit. Problem-solving, sound numerical skills, decision-making, and time management skills. Knowledge of disciplinary code and procedure. Conversant with the Labour Relations Act, Food Services policies, Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2018) and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Good communication skills (verbal and written).

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in a large-scale Food Service environment.

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.