Food Services Supervisor (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GHS185/2026

Location:

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 - R 236 877 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Grade 9 (Std. 7) / General Education and Training Certificate (GETC).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to, work late, weekends, night shift and be on call.

ENQUIRIES

Ms K Mapekula, tel. no. (021) 404-4002

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Have a knowledge and understanding of the basic food groups, normal and therapeutic diets and cooking methods and Hygiene and Safety standard, HACCP and Occupational Health and Safety. Good leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. The Ability to handle industrial equipment.

NOTE

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

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Assist the Manager with Human and Financial Resource Management (Responsible for subordinates quarterly SPMS reporting, training allocation, leave, discipline and stock control of the Recon Kitchen). Communicate with patients and ward staff and feedback on any problems and recommendations to the food service manager. Supervising and assisting with service of all meals and 4 beverages daily to the Patients, and with the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen area and equipment and adhere to hygiene and safety standards. Supervising service of the 20h00 tea and snack and the 05h00 coffee to the Patients on the wards, collecting and cleaning of cups afterwards and supervising the cooking of the porridge for breakfast. To supervise FSA’s in the unloading and cleaning of supper trolleys and the washing of the crockery, lids, trays etc. Supervise FSA’s in the Food Service Unit including day and night.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience working 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.