This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

FOOD SERVICES AID

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Prince Albert 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 preparing patient meals in hospitals. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, shifts (weekends and public holidays). Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment. Ability to work long hours on your feet for a period up to 12 hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (verbal and written). The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes, as well as safety and correctly handle industrial equipment. Appropriate knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.

Duties

Prepare 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. Maintain safety and hygiene standards. Assist with the receipt, 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 L Martins Tel No: (023) 814 - 2994

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to do 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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