Food Service Aid Jobs 2026 | Department of Health – Bertha Gxowa Hospital

Food Service Aid Jobs 2026 | Department of Health – Bertha Gxowa Hospital

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The Gauteng Department of Health invites applications for Food Service Aid posts within the Support Services Directorate at Bertha Gxowa Hospital.

These positions are suitable for candidates with Grade 10 and hospital food service experience who are physically fit, reliable, and willing to work shifts in a healthcare environment.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Food Service Aid
  • Reference Number: REFS/035329
  • Number of Posts: 5
  • Employer: Department of Health (Gauteng)
  • Directorate: Support Services
  • Location: Bertha Gxowa Hospital
  • Salary Package: R138 486.00 – R163 131.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Closing Date: 06 February 2026

About the Food Service Aid Role

The Food Service Aid provides essential food preparation, cleaning, hygiene, and catering support services within the hospital environment. The role supports patient care by ensuring that meals are prepared, served, and handled according to health, safety, and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
  • 1–2 years’ experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
  • Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
  • Physically fit and able to cope with the demands of the position
  • Honest, reliable, and self-motivated
  • Good interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to undergo medical surveillance

Knowledge Requirements

  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Patients’ Rights Charter
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Food Service Management Policy
  • National Core Standards
  • Six Priority Areas in healthcare

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Added Advantage

  • Food Service Certificate

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Performing routine duties in the food service unit
  • Preparing food, snacks, and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, cold drinks)
  • Serving meals three times daily, including tea and coffee rounds
  • Cleaning kitchens, utensils, crockery, equipment, and food trolleys
  • Maintaining hygiene, safety, and quality control standards
  • Ensuring food trolleys are clean and neatly packed
  • Setting up and transporting crockery, cutlery, and equipment
  • Managing stock of kitchen utensils and reporting losses or waste
  • Removing garbage and disposing of waste correctly
  • Adhering to timelines and food service schedules
  • Attending training sessions and sectional meetings
  • Upholding Batho Pele Principles and professionalism
  • Treating patients, clients, and colleagues with dignity and respect
  • Complying with catering policies, OHSA, and departmental procedures
  • Participating in the Performance Management and Development System

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng E-Recruitment Portal:

 Apply here:
https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

  • A completed and signed Z83 Application Form (new version)
  • A comprehensive CV

 Z83 Form Download:
www.dpsa.gov.za/documents

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted
  • Applications using the old Z83 form will be disqualified
  • The Z83 form must be fully completed, initialled, and signed
  • CVs must list experience chronologically, including employer, position, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY)
  • At least three contactable references must be provided (one must be an immediate supervisor)
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (if shortlisted)

Selection & Compliance

  • Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical tests
  • Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) will be conducted
  • Medical surveillance may be required in terms of OHSA
  • Employment Equity principles will apply
  • No relocation or subsistence allowances are provided

Enquiries

Mrs. N. Jeme
📞 Tel: 011 278 7652

Criteria Questions

Applicants must be able to answer YES to the following:

  • Do you have Grade 10 or equivalent?
  • Do you have 1–2 years’ experience in a hospital environment?
  • Are you able to work shifts, nights, weekends, and public holidays?

Final Note

Due to the high number of applications expected, no acknowledgements will be issued. If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill these posts.

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