• Reference Number : refs/056573
• Directorate : Food Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 201 093 – R 236 877 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mrs E Weyers 011 470 9405

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hospital or other large-scale food service environment. Must have relevant meal preparation skills and knowledge of different cooking methods. Good calculations, knowledge of decimals, measures, accuracy, and computer skills is needed. Knowledge of food service quality control, receiving and fifo compliance. Good supervisory and observation skills, Time management skills and numeracy skills. Knowledge and understanding of production processes and Human Nutrition Services rendered. Knowledge of therapeutic diets will be an added advantage. Good verbal, writing and computer skills. Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Be willing to rotate inside the unit in various areas. Have basic numeric skills. Must have problem solving skills and be able to work under pressure. Perform additional work-related tasks as given by the supervisor.

Duties :

• Hands-on, visible, superb supervision in food service unit of staff, production processes, meal serving and distribution as well as quality assurance and Human Nutrition department duties. Responsible for receiving, storage, issuing, and control of stock. Be able to read menus, recipes and supervise the production, portioning and distribution of meals. Supervision of food service activities (operation of equipment, hygiene and safety, flow of work, etc.). Strict adherence to control measures for finance, resources, procurement control, EHP and auditory requirements. Responsible for safekeeping of equipment and stock and ensure that faulty equipment is reported immediately. Handling of keys “ensure that all storage areas are efficiently cleaned and always locked along with accompanying responsibilities. Responsible for PMDS of staff. Responsible for PMDS of staff. Perform additional work-related tasks as instructed by the Food Service managers.

Notes :

• PLEASE READ THE NOTES CAREFULLY BEFORE APPYING. PLEASE ENSURE TO COMPLETE THE NEW Z83 FORM AND ATTACH IN PDF FORMAT. FAILURE OF WHICH THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993 Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 25-09-2026

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.