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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Food Services Supervisor

  • Stellenbosch Hospital, Stellenbosch Sub-district
  • Western Cape
  • R201k /yr
  • Trades and General Work
Closing date
Monday, 16 November 2026 at 17:00 7 days left
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 30 Oct 2026

About the role

Cape Winelands Health District

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate and relevant supervisory experience in a Food Service Unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift/move heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.

Willingness to work shifts, public holidays/ weekends and overtime as needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy and numerical skills. Knowledge of production and cooking methods for 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

Order, receipt, storage and issue all food provisions and stock in the foodservice unit. Supervise food pre-preparation and production of all full and therapeutic diets. Supervise the weighing, dishing and distribution of food to various wards. Supervise hygiene, use and maintenance of equipment and occupational health and safety. Supervise adherence to prescripts, elementary control measures and standard operational procedures. Supervise human resources, financial resources and do stock control. Process food statistics and keep records.

How to apply

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

Enquiries

Ms. G Fortuin Tel No: (021) 808-6151

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

General note

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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.