This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Department of Health

Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) /Degree (NQF Level 7) in Food Service Management or Hospitality management or equivalent qualification. Experience: Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in a large-scale Food Service environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Willingness to be on standby. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of hygiene and safety procedures in an industrial Food Service Unit. The ability to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations in Microsoft Office. Knowledge and skills with regard to managing the operation of an industrial Food Service Unit. Problem-solving, sound numerical skills, decision-making, and time management skills. Knowledge of disciplinary code and procedure. Conversant with the Labour Relations Act, Food Services policies, Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2018) and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Plan and develop the strategic management of the Food Services Unit by providing well-balanced meals to all patients. To effectively and efficiently maintain a high culinary service standard within the Kitchen. To mitigate risks within the Kitchen environment wrt to quality, environment, and health and safety. Manage human resources, inclusive of leave, disciplinary code of conduct, time keeping, performance management, and filling of vacant posts in the Department. Manage financial resources, including food costing, contract management, and weekly statistics. Effective and efficient support to the Dietetic Department and Milk Kitchen Department.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr R De Jager, tel. no. (021) 400-3405

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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