- Company
- Limpopo Department of Health
- Location
- Pietersburg, Limpopo
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026 (3 days left)
About this post
The Limpopo Department of Health is looking for 4 people for the post of Food Service Aid in Pietersburg. It is a permanent post on salary level 2, paying R144 024 per annum.
Where you will work: Letaba Hospital (X1 Post) Pietersburg Hospital (X1 Post) St Ritas Hospital (X1 Post) Maphutha Malatji Hospital (X1 Post)
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Qualification and Competencies: A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric plus Certificate/National Vocational certificate in Hospitality Management from TVET or equivalent.
- Appropriate competencies in a Food service unit.
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies.
- Ability to be on your feet for a period of 12 hours per day.
- Ability to work shifts during the day, weekends and public holidays.
- Knowledge And Skills: Ability to prepare meals according to standardised recipes and menus, as well as safely and correctly handle industrial equipment.
- Basic knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.
- Handle conflict management.
- 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 lines set-up and temperature requirements.
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
What you’ll do
- Perform all tasks emanating from the preparation and serving of food.
- Maintain safety and hygiene standards.
- Assist in the receiving and safe storage of food and other products.
- Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.
- Clean and purify the kitchen, canteen and equipment.
- Deliver and Collect food warmers & trolleys from the wards according to the number of patients.
- Promote and maintain safety in the kitchen.
- Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP] on food handling and preparations 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 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.
- … and 13 more points in the official advert.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
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 being disqualified. By applying, it is understood that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the post. Applicants are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for vacant posts in the Department of Health. Applications should include a fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV]. Completion of Z83 Application Form: Online applications must include the only Curriculum Vitae [CV] in PDF as attachment. Zipped ,IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed up by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate ‘not applicable’ or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)” or “see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application for employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered however applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking re-employment. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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