Food Service Aid (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: CKD25/2026

Location: Nelspoort Hospital, Central Karoo District

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 per annum - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/24 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

Provision of food services, including pre-preparation and preparation of normal and special diets as well as dishing up and distribution of the meals. Assist with the receiving and storage of perishables and groceries. Implement and control hygienic environment according to occupational health and safety prescripts including infection control. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees in the unit.

NOTE

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

ENQUIRIES

Ms S Frieslaar tel nr: (023) 416 -1600

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, overime and public holidays.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good communicate skills (read, speak and write). Appropriate knowledge of hygiene, occupational health, HACCP and safety principles. The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in preparing patient meals in hospitals 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.