Gauteng Department of Health Vacancy: Food Service Supervisor (South Rand District Hospital) October 29, 2026

 

Excellent news for hospitality graduates, experienced caterers, and food service professionals tracking public health sector employment pipelines! The Gauteng Department of Health has officially opened applications for a permanent Food Service Supervisor position based at South Rand District Hospital.

For entry-level job seekers and skilled institutional professionals tracking updates on jobbing101.blogspot.com, this role offers a stable government salary package along with public service benefits.

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Vacancy Overview & Remuneration

• Position: Food Service Supervisor (Salary Level 4)
• Reference Number: refs/056987
• Directorate: Food Service
• Employer: Department of Health
• Location: South Rand District Hospital, Gauteng
• Package: R201 093.00 per annum plus standard public sector benefits

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Minimum Requirements and Criteria

To successfully pass the initial automated screening system, applicants must satisfy the following criteria questions:

1. Academic: A valid Grade 12 certificate.
2. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ practical experience working inside a Food Service Unit specifically within a hospital environment.
3. Added Advantage: A formal Certificate in Hospitality Services or Catering.
4. Operational Adaptability: Ability and willingness to work variable shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
5. Core Competencies: Basic computer skills, food preparation expertise, numeracy, and a strong understanding of Batho Pele principles, the Ideal Hospital framework, and patient safety incident protocols.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen and dietary distribution workflows at South Rand District Hospital, including:

• Staff Supervision: Managing all food service personnel, shift allocations, and daily kitchen activities.
• Dietary Quality Control: Supervising production, portioning, and dishing up of all normal and therapeutic patient diets.
• Stock & Cost Management: Ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining strict stock inventories while enforcing key control measures.
• Administration: Processing daily food service statistics, maintaining record books, and signing off employee performance appraisals (PMDS).
• Health & Safety compliance: Enforcing strict hygiene standards in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Crucial Application Guidelines (How to Apply)

The Gauteng Provincial Government uses a strict online-only process. Failure to follow these specific guidelines will result in immediate disqualification:

• No Scam Warning: The Gauteng Department of Health will NEVER ask for payment or processing fees at any stage of recruitment.
• Z83 Form: Applications must be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (obtainable from any government website or via www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) alongside an updated CV.
• Where to Apply: Submit your application strictly online through the official GPG E-Recruitment portal at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/ViewJob.aspx?u=k3JfEvoXPq7b/bYAR1LSvg== -  http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• Strict Deadline: Monday, 02 November 2026
• Exclusions: No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted under any circumstances. For portal tech support, contact healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.

Note: Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive communication within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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