Health · Circular 31 of 2026

Food Services Supervisor

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Food Services Supervisor at Department of Health and Wellness in Swartland Sub-district.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: General education and Training Certificate (GETC) Grade 9 (Std 7).
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in a hospital food service environment.
  • Appropriate supervisory experience.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Willingness to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
  • Dress according to departmental specifications and adhere to Hospital Policy.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy and numerical skills.
  • Knowledge of mass production and cooking methods for both normal and therapeutic diets.
  • Knowledge of hygiene, Occupation Health and Safety and HACCP principles.
  • Sound organizing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work according to rules and policies to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Duties

  • Supervise operational food services.
  • Supervise hygiene, occupational health and safety.
  • Supervise the maintenance and control of apparatus and equipment.
  • Support the principles of Human Resources.
  • Support financial management.
  • Correct Interpretation of recipes, production planning and daily statistics.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms A van Breda Tel No: (022) 487-9223

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 31/467, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 11 September 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Swartland Sub-district, Western Cape
Salary
R201 096 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026, 17:00PM
Reference
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.