• Reference Number : refs/056046
• Directorate : Sub-Directorate Nutrition
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R201 093.00-R236877.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Mr. S. Baloyi, Contact 011 923 2093

Requirements :

• Minimum of Grade 10 with 10 years' experience in Food Service or Grade 12 certificate with 4 years' relevant experience in Food Service Unit. Exposure to Provincial Hospital Food Service Unit/qualification in Food Service will be an added advantage. Knowledge of Human Nutrition Hygiene and Safety Procedures. Knowledge and understanding of production processes and human nutrition service rendered. Knowledge of Food Service Equipment (Name, Operation, Uses and Care). Literacy with special focus on: Numerical (e.g. Basic Calculations and Knowledge of Decimal, measures, etc.). Good reading and writing skills (Interpersonal and verbal report, etc.). Must be able to work shifts and public holidays. The incumbent must have problem-solving skills and be able to work under pressure.

Duties :

• Monitoring pre-preparations and preparations of meals and whole general cleaning of kitchen, receiving of food product from suppliers and chemicals, storing, issuing from supervisor and all provisions delivered according to procurement and set guidelines. Signing of stock and consumption and other relevant papers, responsible for portion control in dishing up areas according to prescribed portions in a recipe with the application of control measures. Responsible for own areas orders, storage areas, receiving and control of stock and assist with the application of control measures. Responsible for safekeeping and ensuring that faulty equipment are reported immediately, performing of assigned functions duties, handling of keys, ensuring that all storage areas are efficiently cleaned and locked at all the times along with accompanying responsibilities. Update and maintain inventory reports and controls assistance with inventory counting, attend performance training and staff development, conduct the PMDS assessments, perform relevant administrative duties as per the job description and follow all food service procedures and policies given by the Food Service Management. Good communication skills and multi-skilled. Ability to handle conflicts and maintain set policies, procedures and guidelines. Ability to work under pressure and be responsible for own working area and duties entrusted to pressure. Drive to deliver service excellence to patients and staff. Awareness of Batho Pele Principles.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online (Please upload Z83 form) 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 Driver’s License 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV 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). 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 a personnel suitability check (criminal record, social media, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote (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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 11-08-2026

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.