Food Services Aid (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GSH186/2026

Location:

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - 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

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

NOTE

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

ENQUIRIES

Ms C Mashele, tel. no. (021) 404-4048

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Utilise the Cook Chill System, prepare, cook, plate and regenerate and serve meals and beverages for the patients in accordance with the PAWC Food Service Policy. Follow standardised PAWC recipes and menus. Clean and maintain the kitchen area and equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations. Communicate with patients and Kitchen staff and feedback problems and recommendations to the Food Service Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of production for normal and therapeutic diets in a foodservice unit. Knowledge Of HACCP and safety principles.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Ability to workday/night shifts (weekends and public holidays). Must be willing to enter all types of hospital wards and serve the patients. Ability to do work of a physical nature, which includes lifting heavy objects and being on one's feet the entire day.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy.

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.