Food Services Manager (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: TBH92/2026

Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 per annum - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

6/19/2026 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.

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

A three-year degree/Diploma in Food Service Management, Hospitality Services, Food and Beverage management.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy, problem solving, decision making, time management, presentation and managerial skills. Sound numerical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ENQUIRIES

Ms R Keyser tel. no. (021) 938-4135

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in the Food Services environment. Appropriate management experience.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

As the Food Services Component renders a 7-day week function successful candidate will be required to work shifts and weekends and public holidays.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Manage the Food Service Unit: 24 hour per day and 7 days per week on rotation basis. Manage the preparation, distribution and serving of meals including special diets. Manage meal plan and meal production. Manage personnel, equipment and logistics. Manage /Administer human physical and financial resources. Responsible for hygiene and floor and safety standards. Effective utilisation of the Food Service team. Apply departmental regulations and protocol.

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.