Food Service Aid Vacancy at Tshwane District Hospital: Apply Before 26 March 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for a Food Service Aid post at Tshwane District Hospital. This is a great opportunity for job seekers looking for an entry-level government hospital support job in Gauteng, especially candidates with ABET Level 4 or equivalent.
This position falls under the Administration and Support Directorate and offers a salary package of R138 486 per annum, plus benefits.
Job Overview
Job Title: Food Service Aid
Reference Number: refs/042675
Department: Department of Health
Directorate: Administration and Support
Location: Tshwane District Hospital
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Enquiries: Ms. LP Maleka – Tel: 012 354 7863
Minimum Requirements
To apply for this Food Service Aid vacancy, candidates must have:
- ABET Level 4 or equivalent
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication and writing skills
- Effective teamwork skills
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Added advantages include knowledge of:
- Hygiene and safety
- Cooking
- Basic food service practices
- Batho Pele Principles
- National Priorities
Skills and Personal Qualities Needed
The ideal candidate should be:
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Highly motivated
- Good with people
- Assertive
- Able to maintain good human relations
- Enthusiastic and professional in the workplace
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform a wide range of duties in the food service unit, including:
- Performing routine food service tasks
- Carrying out general cleaning duties in the unit
- Applying and maintaining hygiene and safety standards
- Carrying heavy crates
- Packing and withdrawing cook-freeze food from refrigerators
- Assisting with food preparation and breakfast cooking
- Portioning meals according to portion control measures
- Delivering food to hospital wards
- Garnishing, labelling, and serving food according to patient needs
- Assisting during functions when needed
- Relieving in all food service areas when required
- Complying with infection prevention and control standards
- Managing food supplies
- Reporting waste and losses
- Maintaining quality control of all food provided
Important Application Instructions
Applications for this post must be submitted strictly online. No other application method will be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- A recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae
Important Z83 and CV Rules
When completing your application:
- Use the reference number as the email subject or application subject where required
- The Z83 form must clearly state Department of Health where the post was advertised
- The Z83 must be fully completed, initialled, and signed
- The information on the Z83 must match the CV exactly
- Your CV must list work experience in chronological order
- Include the position, institution, and start and end dates in DD/MM/YYYY format
According to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, applicants do not need to submit copies of qualifications or other documents at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies before the interview.
Important Notes for Shortlisted Candidates
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including:
- Reference checks
- Identity verification
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- Credit and financial checks
- Employment verification
Applicants must provide at least three contactable references, including one immediate supervisor.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate if shortlisted.
The selected candidate may also be subjected to medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health follows Employment Equity principles. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Why This Job Matters
This Food Service Aid vacancy is ideal for candidates who want to build a career in the public healthcare sector. Hospital food service staff play an important role in patient care by helping ensure that meals are prepared, handled, and delivered safely and hygienically.
With only 1 post available, interested applicants should make sure their documents are correctly completed and submitted before the deadline.
Final Reminder
If you want to apply for the Food Service Aid job at Tshwane District Hospital, make sure your online application is complete and submitted before 26 March 2026.
This is a valuable opportunity to secure a government hospital job in Gauteng with benefits and stable employment.
If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
