Food Service Aid Vacancy at Tshwane District Hospital – Apply Before 26 March 2026

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for the Food Service Aid position at Tshwane District Hospital. This is an excellent entry-level hospital support job in Gauteng for candidates with ABET Level 4 or equivalent qualifications.

This role falls under the Administration and Support Directorate and offers a salary package of R138,486 per year plus benefits.

Job Overview

• Position: Food Service Aid
• Reference Number: refs/042675
• Department: Gauteng Department of Health
• Directorate: Administration and Support
• Location: Tshwane District Hospital, Gauteng
• Number of Posts: 1
• Salary: R138,486 per annum + benefits
• Application Deadline: 26 March 2026
• Contact Person: Ms. LP Maleka – Tel: 012 354 7863

Minimum Requirements for Food Service Aid

Applicants must have:

• ABET Level 4 or equivalent
• Ability to read and write
• Good communication and writing skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Added advantages:

• Knowledge of hygiene and safety procedures
• Cooking and basic food service experience
• Understanding of Batho Pele Principles and National Priorities

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Key Skills and Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate should be:

• Able to work independently and in a team
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Good with people and professional
• Assertive with strong human relations skills

Duties and Responsibilities

The Food Service Aid will perform duties including:

• Routine food service tasks and general cleaning
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards
• Carrying heavy crates and handling cook-freeze food
• Assisting with food preparation and breakfast cooking
• Portioning meals according to control measures
• Delivering meals to hospital wards
• Garnishing, labeling, and serving food per patient needs
• Assisting during hospital functions and relieving in all food service areas
• Managing food supplies, reporting waste/losses, and ensuring quality control
• Complying with infection prevention and control standards

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only. Submit the following:

1. Fully completed and signed new Z83 form
2. Recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Important Z83 and CV instructions:

• Use the reference number as your email/application subject
• Clearly indicate Department of Health where advertised
• Ensure all information on Z83 matches your CV
• List work experience chronologically in DD/MM/YYYY format

Note: Copies of qualifications are not required at the application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents.

Shortlisted Candidate Requirements

Shortlisted applicants will undergo:

• Personnel suitability checks: reference, ID, qualification, criminal, credit, and employment verification
• Minimum three contactable references (including immediate supervisor)
• SAQA evaluation certificate for foreign qualifications (if applicable)
• Possible medical surveillance as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993)

Employment Equity

The Gauteng Department of Health promotes Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply for This Food Service Aid Position?

This is a valuable entry-level hospital job in Gauteng. As a Food Service Aid, you will play a key role in:

• Supporting hospital food service operations
• Ensuring meals are prepared, served, and delivered safely and hygienically
• Building a career in the public healthcare sector

Only 1 position is available. Ensure your application is complete and submitted before 26 March 2026.

Note: Applicants not contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

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