GENERAL WORKERS FOOD SERVICE AID = 234 POSITIONS

MONTHLY STIPEND: R4 121.76 

CENTRES:  

Capricorn District [40], Botlokwa Hospital [8], Helene Franz Hospital [11], Lebowakgomo Hospital [5],  Thabamoopo Hospital [3], WF Knobel Hospital [8], Zebediela Hospital [5] 

Vhembe District: [20] Elim hospital [5], Malamulele hospital [4], Siloam hospital [2], Messina hospital  [5], Louis Trichardt Hospital [4]  

Mopani District [41], Van Velden Hospital [1], Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [8], Evuxakeni Hospital [3],  Kgapane Hospital [7], Maphutha L Malatji Hospital [9], Letaba Hospital [4], Nkhensani Hospital [9] 

Sekhukhune District [52], Dilokong Hospital [9], Groblersdal Hospital [9], Jane Furse Hospital [8],  Matlala Hospital [11], Mecklenburg Hospital [5], St Rita’s Hospital [3], Philadelphia Hospital [7] 

Waterberg District [63], Ellisras Hospital [5], FH Odendaal /MDR Hospital [10], George Masebe Hospital [9], Mokopane Hospital [7], Thabazimbi Hospital [7], Voortrekker Hospital [8], Warmbath Hospital [7],  Witpoort Hospital [10] 

Pietersburg Hospital [7], Mankweng Hospital [11] 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

(A) Qualifications and Competencies 

▪ A minimum of Grade 12 [Matric] plus N5 in Catering and Hospitality  Management / Culinary Certificate / NCV level 4 Certificate from a recognised institution. 

▪ N6 Certificate in Catering and Hospitality Management from a recognised institution will be an added advantage. 

▪ Computer Literacy. 

 

(B) Knowledge and Skills 

▪ Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. ▪ Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. 

▪ Ability to read and write. 

▪ Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. 

▪ Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. 

▪ Ability to lead and train students. 

▪ Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. 

▪ Knowledge of food service line setup and temperature requirements. 

▪ Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.

▪ Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards. 

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

▪ Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP] on food handling and preparation to ensure food safety. 

▪ Ensure that daily activities are in line with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control  Point [HACCP]. 

▪ Pre-preparation and cooking of food for normal diet as per standardized recipes.

▪ Pre-preparation and cooking of food for therapeutic diet as per standardized recipes.

▪ Portion and serve (plating or bulk serving) and pack meal delivery carts according to the wards’ diet lists. 

▪ Push meal delivery carts to wards to deliver food as per ward list. 

▪ Collect meal delivery carts from the wards after serving each meal. 

▪ Place servings in a blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets. 

▪ Assist in packing food into storerooms. 

▪ Packaging and labelling of therapeutic diets as per ward diet list. 

▪ Place items such as eating utensils and condiments on trays. 

▪ Portions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list.

▪ Examines filled trays for completeness and places them on the cart, dumbwaiter, or conveyor belt. 

▪ Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens. 

▪ Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers.  

▪ Empty waste bins at all times. 

▪ Cleans, washes, and maintains work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans,  service ware, utensils and equipment as appropriate to the area of operation. 

▪ Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

▪ Handles dishwashing and cleaning of equipment and utensils before and after use. 

▪ Supplies clean cutlery and crockery during mealtimes. 

▪ Reports any faults, breakages, and illness in the Food Service Unit (FSU) 

▪ Cleaning of the FSU and food trolleys according to the cleaning schedule and after every meal preparation and serving.

 

Name of Facility	Links
Pietersburg Hospital [7]	Click Here
Mankweng Hospital [11]	Click Here
Capricorn District
Botlokwa Hospital [8]	Click Here
Helene Franz Hospital [11]	Click Here
Lebowakgomo Hospital [5]	Click Here
Thabamoopo Hospital [3]	Click Here
WF Knobel Hospital [8],	Click Here
Zebediela Hospital [5]	Click Here

 

Vhembe District
Elim Hospital [5]	Click Here
Malamulele Hospital [4]	Click Here
Siloam hospital [2]	Click Here
Louis Trichardt Hospital [4]	Click Here
Messina Hospital [5]	Click Here
Mopani District
Van Velden Hospital [1]	Click Here
Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [8]	Click Here
Evuxakeni Hospital [3]	Click Here
Kgapane Hospital [7]	Click Here
Maphutha L Malatji Hospital [9]	Click Here
Letaba Hospital [4]	Click Here
Nkhensani Hospital [9]	Click Here
Sekhukhune District
Dilokong Hospital [9]	Click Here
Groblersdal Hospital [9]	Click Here
Jane Furse Hospital [8]	Click Here
Matlala Hospital [11]	Click Here
Mecklenburg Hospital [5]	Click Here
St Rita’s Hospital [3]	Click Here
Philadelphia Hospital [7]	Click Here
Waterberg District [63]
Ellisras Hospital [5]	Click Here
FH Odendaal /MDR Hospital [10]	Click Here
George Masebe Hospital [9]	Click Here
Mokopane Hospital [7]	Click Here
Thabazimbi Hospital [7]	Click Here
Voortrekker Hospital [8]	Click Here
Warmbath Hospital [7]	Click Here
Witpoort Hospital [10]	Click Here

DEPARTMENT OF  HEALTH 

REF: S4/1/1 

ENQ: NGOBENI TM 

TO: ALL QUALIFYING APPLICANTS

DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO. 69 OF 2026 

RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME [EPWP] FOOD SERVICES POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UP TO 31 MARCH 2027 

1. *** NB: Ensure that you read the conditions and requirements of the post BEFORE you apply. Failure to comply with the instructions below, will result in your application to be disqualified. 
2. By applying, it is understood that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the post. 
3. Applicants are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for positions of EPWP Food Services. 
4. Applications should include a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV]. 
5. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications and copy of ID must be submitted. 
6. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. 
7. The successful candidate will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. Furthermore, any person who resumes duty as a designated employee on or after 1 April in a year shall disclose financial interests within 30 days after assumption of duty in respect of the period from 1 April to the period of disclosure. 
8. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
9. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within ninety (90) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. 

Private Bag X9302, Polokwane 

Fidel Castro Ruz House, 18 College Street, Polokwane 0700. Tel: 015-293 6000/12. Fax: 015 293 6211. Website: http/www.limpopo.gov.za 

The heartland of Southern Africa – Development is about people! 

10. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for positions advertised in this circular. 
11. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 
12. The closing date for applications is 05 NOVEMBER 2026 
13. NB: Applicants responding to this circular should quote on the Z83 form, Circular 69 

Number [Circular No……..of 2026] or the reference of the application link [LDH] as the reference number and NOT S4/1/1 as this is for internal correspondence ONLY. 

NB 1: The circular of advertised positions will be posted on the following website: https://www.ldoh.gov.za/ and Provincial Department social media 

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Mompei MM at 015 293 6126 / Mr  Mashao A at 015 293 6318, Mr Ngobeni TM at 015 293 6423 during office hours.  

22/10/2026 HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HEALTH DATE DR NDWAMATO NN 

 

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