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

FOOD SERVICES AID

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Wesfleur Hospital, Southern/Western Sub-structure
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a hospital Food Service Unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms. Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function in a group and to work under pressure. Ability to prepare food according to standardised recipes. Knowledge of National Food Service Guidelines. Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Ability to read, speak and write in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties

Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets. Assist with the receipt, storage, and stock control of food supplies. Prepare infant formulas & tube feeds in the milk kitchen. Cleaning and sterilisation of feeding cups and utensils in the milk kitchen. Follow and maintain hygiene and safety directives, including the use of apparatus and equipment, washing of crockery and cooking utensils. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees. Attend prescribed training courses.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Ms E Newing Tel No: (021) 816-8550

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.