• Reference Number : REFS/056206
  • Directorate : SUPPORT SERVICES
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : R144 024.00 - R169 656.00per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. M. VAN DER MERWE (FOOD SERVICE MANAGER) Tel: 016 428 7060

Requirements :

  • Grade 10 or equivalent. Relevant exposure in hygiene, safety and cooking will be an added advantage. Basic Food and Hygiene knowledge and issues relating to food Service. Candidates will be working shifts on weekends and public holidays as rostered. Be able to read and write. Good communication and written skills. Must be able to do work of a physical nature. Work. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and Ministerial Priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of team. High motivational level. Excellent interpersonal qualities. Enthusiasm and sense of humor. Assertiveness and Ability to maintain good human relations.

Duties :

  • Prepare and dish up food for normal and therapeutic diets. This includes all the operational working of the Food Service Unit equipment. Washing all crockery and cutlery used in the Food Service Unit daily. Wash all pots and pans and equipment used in the unit daily. Maintain cleanliness of workstation as prescribed and assigned to ensure all hygiene and safety standards. Unpacking and packing of provisions into fridges and freezers. Cleaning of fridges, freezers and storage areas. Be prepared to work in any area in the unit on a rotation basis or as required. Participate in all production processes. Adhere to human resources regulations and the code of ethics in the public Services. Correlate all duties to give nutritional care to all clients. administrative duties.

Notes :

  • • Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserves the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks will result in the candidate being disqualified. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Kopanong Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY “Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the department within the Institution/hospital”. THOSE WHO APPLIED BEFORE ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Kopanong Hospital

Closing Date : 28-08-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have grade 10 or equivalent NQF level?
Do you have relevant exposure in hygiene, safety and cooking ?
Are you able to prepare and dish up food for normal and therapeutic diets?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.