• Reference Number : REFS/035623
• Directorate : ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R193 359.00 - R227 766.00
• Enquiries : Ms. E. Dreyer - Tel no. 012 354 2315

Requirements :

• Grade 10 with minimum of 6 years' experience, in a hospital or other large scale formal Food Service environment. Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital or other large scale formal Food Service environment. Higher certificate (NQF level 5) in Food service/Hospitality with a minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital or other large scale formal Food Service environment. Must have knowledge of Food service procedures, protocols, hygiene and safety. Must have good verbal, writing and communication skills. Have basic numeric and computer skills. Must have leadership, decision making, good problem solving and supervisory skills. Must be reliable, trustworthy and able to work under pressure. Must have knowledge of large-scale food service equipment and their functions, stock taking and inventory control. Must have the ability to discipline staff members under his/her supervision. Must have relevant meal preparation skills and knowledge of different cooking methods and the ability to read and interpret large scale recipes.

Duties :

• Supervising of Food Service Aids under your supervision. Responsible for receiving, storage, issuing and control of stock and assist with cost control measures. Able to read menus, recipes and supervise the production, issuing, portioning and distribution of meals. Supervise and control washing of dishes, crockery and cutlery. Supervise the usage of the dish washing machine and macerator by sub-ordinates. Ensure hygiene and safety measures are maintained and practiced in all areas in the Food Service Unit. Assist with preparing meals and décor for functions. Do ward rounds and assist with plate waste studies and client satisfaction surveys. Responsible for control and safekeeping of large and small equipment and function items. Monitoring and reporting of faulty equipment and condemning of broken and redundant items.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitmentportal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet atwww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks(criminal record, ID checks, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification including matric and employment verification and social media check). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 10-03-2026

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.