Department of Health Food Service Aid Vacancies 2026: Apply Online
The Department of Health is inviting suitable applicants to apply for Food Service Aid vacancies 2026 at Jubilee District Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in food preparation, catering, and hospital food service environments.
A total of 4 posts are available under the Admin and Logistics Support Directorate.
Food Service Aid Job Details
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Food Service Aid
Reference Number: REFS/049881
Directorate: Admin and Logistics Support
Number of Posts: 4
Salary: R144 024 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Jubilee District Hospital
Closing Date: 11 June 2026
Enquiries: Ms. Maake UK – 012 717 9408
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 10 to Grade 12, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 3 to 5
- At least 1 year of experience in food preparation or catering
- At least 1 year of exposure to a hospital environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of Batho Pele principles
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work shifts, night duty, weekends, and public holidays
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting daily food service operations at Jubilee District Hospital. Duties will include:
- Cooking meals according to the approved meal plan
- Serving and distributing meals to hospital wards
- Preparing normal and therapeutic diets
- Preparing food parcels when required
- Operating food service equipment safely
- Performing routine food service tasks
- Lifting heavy buckets and pushing trolleys
- Applying hygiene, health, and safety measures at all times
- Following planned work schedules
- Relieving in different areas of the food service unit when needed
- Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Cleaning storerooms, refrigerators, drains, equipment, and kitchen areas
- Participating in continuous training and development
- Performing other duties delegated by the supervisor
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal:
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
For help with online applications, applicants may send queries to:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated comprehensive CV
- Registration certificate with the relevant professional body, where applicable
- Proof of current registration, where applicable
The new Z83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA website.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents. These documents must not be older than 6 months and must be submitted on or before the day of the interview.
Important Notes for Applicants
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive feedback within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates may be subjected to:
- Criminal record checks
- Citizenship verification
- Credit record checks
- Qualification verification
- Employment verification
- Skills or knowledge tests, where applicable
- Medical surveillance, where required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Department of Health is committed to promoting representivity in the Public Service. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.
