Food Services Supervisor

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Food Services Supervisor, based in Stellenbosch Hospital, Stellenbosch Sub-district. This is a permanent post, paying R201,096 a year. Cape Winelands Health District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 16 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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