This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

FOOD SERVICE AID

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Nelspoort Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in preparing patient meals in hospitals environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, overtime and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communicate skills (read, speak and write). Appropriate knowledge of hygiene, occupational health, HACCP and safety principles. The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes.

Duties

Provision of food services, including pre-preparation and preparation of normal and special diets as well as dishing up and distribution of the meals. Assist with the receiving and storage of perishables and groceries. Implement and control hygienic environment according to occupational health and safety prescripts including infection control. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees in the unit.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms S Frieslaar Tel No: (023) 416 -1600

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.