Department of Health Food Service Aid Vacancies: Five Posts at Weskoppies Hospital
Department of Health Food Service Aid Vacancies
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitable applicants to apply for five Food Service Aid vacancies at Weskoppies Hospital. These entry-level government positions offer a salary of R144 024 per year plus benefits.
Applicants need a minimum of Grade 10, while Grade 12 and previous experience in a hospital food-service environment will be added advantages.
Applications must be completed online before the closing date of 3 August 2026.
Department of Health Food Service Aid Vacancy Overview
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Food Service Aid
Reference number: refs/050402
Directorate: Food Services
Number of posts: 5
Location: Weskoppies Hospital, Gauteng
Salary: R144 024 per annum plus benefits
Minimum qualification: Grade 10
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Application method: Online application
These positions may suit applicants who are dependable, physically fit and interested in supporting food preparation and meal distribution services within a hospital environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have at least a Grade 10 qualification. Grade 12 will be considered an added advantage but is not listed as the minimum requirement.
Previous exposure to food-service duties in a hospital or similar healthcare environment will also be beneficial.
Candidates should have:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- The ability to work effectively in a team
- The ability to perform physically demanding duties
- A reliable, responsible and trustworthy character
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- An understanding of the Batho Pele Principles as they relate to public food services
Food Service Aid employees may be required to stand for extended periods, move provisions, clean food-storage areas and assist with preparing and distributing meals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will perform routine duties within the hospital’s Food Service Unit.
Responsibilities will include:
- Performing daily tasks within the Food Service Unit
- Operating large-scale food-service equipment
- Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and safety standards
- Unpacking and packing food provisions
- Storing provisions in storerooms, cold rooms and freezers
- Cleaning cold rooms, freezers and food storerooms
- Assisting with food preparation
- Portioning normal and therapeutic meals
- Distributing meals to the relevant hospital sections
- Following food-service policies, procedures and guidelines
- Rotating between duties and working as a reliever when required
Employees must follow strict hygiene and food-safety procedures because meals may be prepared for patients with different medical and dietary needs.
What Are Therapeutic Diets?
Therapeutic diets are meals prepared for patients with particular health or nutritional requirements. These meals may differ from standard hospital meals in terms of ingredients, portion sizes or preparation methods.
Food Service Aid employees must therefore work carefully and follow instructions when portioning and distributing meals.
Employment Equity
According to the vacancy notice, preference may be given to male applicants of all races in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
The Department is committed to improving representativity in relation to race, gender and disability within the Public Service. Preference will also be given to South African citizens.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee an interview or appointment.
How to Apply for the Food Service Aid Posts
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal.
Search for reference number refs/050402 and follow the online application instructions.
The Department will not accept:
- Hand-delivered applications
- Applications submitted by email
- Faxed applications
Applicants should complete all required sections of the online application accurately before submitting it.
Documents Required
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae
The latest Z83 form can be obtained from the DPSA website.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of their qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview. These certified documents must not be older than six months.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Selection and Verification Process
Candidates may undergo personnel suitability checks before an appointment is made.
These checks may include:
- Criminal-record verification
- Citizenship verification
- Qualification verification
- Financial-record checks
- Previous-employment verification
- Reference checks
Successful candidates may also be required to undergo medical surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where applicable.
Important Application Information
No payment is required when applying for vacancies advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Applicants should avoid individuals or organisations requesting money in exchange for an application, interview or appointment.
The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
Due to the expected number of applications, individual application acknowledgements may not be issued. Applicants who have not received feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
Applications for the five Department of Health Food Service Aid vacancies must be submitted by:
3 August 2026
Late applications may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the final day to avoid technical difficulties on the recruitment portal.
Enquiries
Questions about the vacancy may be directed to:
Ms EA Kruger or Mrs N Gumede
Telephone: 012 319 9573 / 012 319 9967
These contact details are for vacancy-related enquiries. Applications must still be submitted through the official online recruitment portal.
Final Reminder
This opportunity provides five applicants with a chance to join the Gauteng Department of Health at Weskoppies Hospital. Candidates with Grade 10, good teamwork skills and the ability to perform physical food-service duties are encouraged to apply.
Before submitting your application, confirm that your Z83 form is complete, your CV is updated and all information provided is accurate.
