• Reference Number : refs/055955
• Directorate : Food service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 201 093 (Min)- R 236 877 (max) per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms H Ndlala Tel no: 012 380 1299

Requirements :

• REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Grade 10 with at least 3 - 5 years’ experience in a foodservice unit in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Ability to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Dress according to departmental specifications and adhere to Hospital Policy. Correct Interpretation of recipes, production planning and daily statistics. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Pretoria residents will be preferred. Competencies (knowledge/skills): and numerical skills. Knowledge of mass production and cooking methods for both normal and therapeutic diets. Knowledge of food handling, food safety and hygiene, Occupation Health and Safety and HACCP principles. Sound organizing, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to work according to rules and policies to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Duties :

• General supervision of operational food services. Responsible for the receiving, storage, issuing and maintaining of stock control. Assist with cost control measures (key control measures). Responsible for supervision of production processes (pre-preparation and preparation of food for both normal and therapeutic diets), dishing up, food portion control distribution of meals and meal serving meal call backs. Assist with client satisfaction survey and plate wastage. Supervise personal hygiene, cleaning & occupational health and safety. Supervise the maintenance and control of apparatus and equipment. Maintain temperature control charts. Supervision of subordinates. Perform routine tasks in the food service unit. Ensure that patients are provided with a balanced diet by adhering to daily meal plans available at food service. Care and report lost/faulty equipment, as well as any observed risks. Relieve other Supervisors' staff members on request and execute any lawful additional task issued by a supervisory person. Perform Administrative duties in the department, such as ordering food, consumables, and equipment in the food service unit, and undergo food service work-related training with on-job training. Ensure all staff supervised by you are contracted and monitored as per PMDS policy. Partake in all Audits within the department. Attend meetings and report to the superiors/managers. Periodical inspection of sections.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where a driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Proof of residency attached (official letter from community leaders proving residency or municipal letter in your name). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, and proof of residency will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants, at no cost. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake two (2) pre-entry assessment i.e ( Practical and integrity assessments). The department is committed to employment equity, People with disabilities are welcome to apply and all those that will represent EE plan of the Hospital. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted. Candidates will be subjected to security screening and vetting process. Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment. The recommended candidate will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Please Note: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pretoria West District Hospital

Closing Date : 31-07-2026

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.