This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
FOOD SERVICE AID (SUPPORT SERVICES)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum
- Centre
- George Regional Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a large-scale food service unit, which includes the operating of large-scale kitchen equipment as well as the preparation of normal and therapeutic diets. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment. Ability to work with cleaning materials, do high-dusting and lifting of heavy equipment and supplies. Ability to be on your feet for a period of 12 hours per day. Willingness to work shifts during the day, weekends, public holidays and overtime if requested. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes, as well as safely and correctly handle industrial equipment. Basic knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles. Conflict management.
Duties
Perform all tasks emanating from the pre-preparation and production of all full and therapeutic diets. Perform all tasks emanating from the dishing, distribution and serving food to patients at various wards. Clean and maintain all areas, utensils and equipment in the food service unit and maintain safety and hygiene standards. Assist with the receipt, safe storage and issuing of food provisions and other products. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms M Greyling Tel No: (044) 802-4423
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical test.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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