Food Service Aid Level 2 – Carletonville Hospital

Department of Health Vacancy

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for the position of Food Service Aid Level 2 at Carletonville Hospital.

Job Details

• Employer: Department of Health
• Directorate: Logistics
• Reference Number: refs/056190
• Location: Carletonville Hospital, Gauteng
• Position: Food Service Aid Level 2
• Posts: 1
• Employment Type: Public Service
• Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per annum, plus benefits
• Closing Date: 26 August 2026
• Enquiries: Mrs. H. Agenbach – 018 788 1730

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• ABET Level 3 or minimum Grade 9/equivalent qualification, supported by an authentic school report.
• No previous experience is required.
• Food service industry exposure will be an advantage.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Understanding of Batho Pele principles in a food service environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

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Key Duties

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Storage, preparation and cooking of food.
• Dishing up and distributing meals and snacks to patients.
• Preparing normal and therapeutic diets.
• Following portion-control requirements and dietary allowances.
• Packing meals onto delivery trolleys for distribution to wards.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the food service unit.
• Cleaning floors, utensils and equipment and ensuring proper waste segregation.
• Wearing appropriate uniforms and protective clothing.
• Operating and caring for food service equipment.
• Reporting faulty equipment and safety risks.
• Rotating between different areas of the food service unit.
• Attending relevant food service training.
• Supporting infection control, patient safety, Batho Pele and the Ideal Hospital Framework.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal:

jobs.gauteng.gov.za

No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Applicants must submit:

1. A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
2. A recently updated, comprehensive CV.

The new Z83 form is available through Public Service Departments and the DPSA website.

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents not older than six months.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA and provide the relevant evaluation certificate.

Important Information

Candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit, qualification and employment verification. A skills or knowledge test may also be conducted where applicable.

The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.

Preference may be given to internal applicants. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are not contacted within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Application Deadline

26 August 2026

Criteria Questions

Applicants should be able to answer:

• Do you have ABET Level 3/Grade 9 or an equivalent qualification?
• Are you willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays?
• Do you have basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices?

Apply online before the closing date.