Food Service Aid (Support Services) (2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RHS88/2026

Location: George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

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

7/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/17 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.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment. Ability to work with cleaning materials, do high-dusting and lifting of heavy equipment and supplies. Ability to be on your feet for a period of 12 hours per day. Willingness to work shifts during the day, weekends, public holidays and overtime if requested.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a large-scale food service unit, which includes the operating of large-scale kitchen equipment as well as the preparation of normal and therapeutic diets.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

ENQUIRIES

Ms M Greyling, tel. no. (044) 802-4423

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes, as well as safely and correctly handle industrial equipment. Basic knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles. Conflict management.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Perform all tasks emanating from the pre-preparation and production of all full and therapeutic diets. Perform all tasks emanating from the dishing, distribution and serving food to patients at various wards. Clean and maintain all areas, utensils and equipment in the food service unit and maintain safety and hygiene standards. Assist with the receipt, safe storage and issuing of food provisions and other products. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.

NOTE

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

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.