The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications from dedicated and hardworking individuals for five (5) Food Service Aid positions at Weskoppies Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are passionate about supporting healthcare services by ensuring patients receive safe, nutritious meals in a clean and hygienic environment.
If you have Grade 10 or higher, enjoy working as part of a team, and are willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, this could be an excellent opportunity to build a career in the public healthcare sector.
Job Overview
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Position: Food Service Aid
- Reference Number: refs/050402
- Number of Vacancies: 5
- Location: Weskoppies Hospital, Gauteng
- Salary: R144,024 per annum, plus applicable government benefits
- Closing Date: 3 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 10 is the minimum educational qualification.
- Grade 12 will be considered an added advantage.
- Previous experience in a hospital food service environment will strengthen your application but is not compulsory.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Physically fit and able to perform manual duties.
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles and commitment to providing quality public service.
Main Responsibilities
Successful candidates will assist with the daily operation of the hospital’s food service unit. Duties include:
- Assisting with routine food service activities.
- Operating large-scale kitchen equipment safely.
- Preparing, portioning, and serving meals according to approved menus.
- Assisting with the preparation and distribution of therapeutic and special dietary meals.
- Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas, storerooms, cold rooms, and freezers.
- Receiving, unpacking, and storing food supplies correctly.
- Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
- Following departmental policies, procedures, and food safety regulations.
- Rotating between different sections within the food service unit when required.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The Department is looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- Strong teamwork abilities.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to delivering quality service to hospital patients.
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Department of Health e-Recruitment Portal.
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Candidates shortlisted for interviews will later be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
The Department will conduct various verification processes before appointments are made. These may include:
- Criminal record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Citizenship verification.
- Financial record checks.
- Previous employment and reference checks.
Applicants with qualifications obtained outside South Africa must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.
Preference will be given in accordance with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department also encourages applications from South African citizens who meet the minimum requirements.
Please note that no payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process, and the Gauteng Department of Health does not charge application fees.
Why Apply?
Working as a Food Service Aid offers an opportunity to become part of a healthcare team dedicated to improving patient care. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring patients receive nutritious meals prepared and served under the highest hygiene standards.
This position also provides stable government employment, valuable workplace experience, and access to public service employee benefits.
If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to work in a professional hospital environment, submit your application before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.
Closing Date: 3 August 2026