The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitable candidates to apply for five Food Service Aid vacancies at Weskoppies Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for hardworking individuals who enjoy working in a team and want to build a career within the public healthcare sector. Successful candidates will assist with food preparation, distribution of meals, cleaning duties, and maintaining hygiene standards in the hospital’s Food Services Unit.
If you have Grade 10 or Grade 12, are physically fit, and are willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job Overview
Position: Food Service Aid
Reference Number: refs/050402
Department: Gauteng Department of Health
Directorate: Food Services
Location: Weskoppies Hospital, Gauteng
Number of Vacancies: 5
Salary: R144 024 per annum plus applicable government benefits
Closing Date: 03 August 2026
About the Opportunity
Food Service Aids play an essential role in ensuring that hospital patients receive safe, nutritious, and well-prepared meals every day. Working in a hospital environment requires dedication, attention to hygiene, and the ability to follow established food safety procedures.
This position offers an opportunity to become part of the Gauteng public healthcare system while gaining valuable experience in hospital food services. Employees will work closely with colleagues to ensure that patients receive meals prepared according to prescribed dietary requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 10 qualification.
- Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
- Previous experience in a hospital food service environment will be beneficial.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Physically capable of performing manual duties.
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles as they relate to public service delivery.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting, as the department will consider the overall quality of applications received.
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will perform a variety of duties within the Food Services Unit, including:
- Assisting with daily food service operations.
- Operating large-scale kitchen equipment safely.
- Cleaning kitchens and food preparation areas.
- Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.
- Packing and unpacking food supplies.
- Organising stock in storerooms, cold rooms, and freezers.
- Cleaning and maintaining storage facilities.
- Preparing and portioning meals.
- Assisting with therapeutic and normal diet preparation.
- Delivering meals to patients according to hospital procedures.
- Following departmental food service policies and operational guidelines.
- Providing support across different work areas when required.
These responsibilities contribute directly to the quality of patient care by ensuring meals are prepared and distributed safely and efficiently.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The department is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong work ethic.
- Positive attitude.
- Teamwork abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Respect for patients and colleagues.
Applicants who are flexible and willing to perform different tasks within the Food Services Unit will be well suited to this role.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidates will receive a salary of R144 024 per annum, together with benefits offered in accordance with Gauteng Department of Health employment conditions.
Working for the public sector also provides valuable experience and opportunities for future career growth within government healthcare services.
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal.
Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:
- Completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- Comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Only shortlisted candidates will later be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.
Applications sent by hand delivery, fax, or email will not be accepted.
Selection Process
Candidates who are shortlisted may undergo several verification processes, including:
- Qualification verification.
- Criminal record screening.
- Citizenship verification.
- Previous employment checks.
- Reference checks.
- Financial record verification where applicable.
Applicants with qualifications obtained outside South Africa must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.
Where required, successful candidates may also undergo medical surveillance in line with occupational health legislation.
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health supports Employment Equity and is committed to building a representative workforce. For these vacancies, preference will be given to male applicants of all race groups, in line with the department’s Employment Equity Plan.
The department also encourages applications from suitably qualified South African citizens who meet the advertised requirements.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Working as a Food Service Aid offers an opportunity to contribute to patient wellbeing while gaining valuable experience in one of Gauteng’s public hospitals. Every meal served plays an important role in patient recovery, making this position meaningful and rewarding.
Whether you already have food service experience or are looking to enter the healthcare support environment, this vacancy provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical workplace skills while serving the community.
Interested applicants should ensure their online applications are submitted before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.
Closing Date: 03 August 2026