Employer: Limpopo Department of Health
Salary: R144,024 per annum (Salary Level 02)
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Job Type: Government Vacancy
WORK LOCATIONS
- Letaba Hospital – 1 post
- Pietersburg Hospital – 1 post
- St Rita’s Hospital – 1 post
- Maphutha Malatji Hospital – 1 post
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric).
- Certificate or National Vocational Certificate in Hospitality Management from a TVET college or equivalent qualification.
- Appropriate competencies in a food service unit.
- Ability to prepare meals according to standardised recipes and menus.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, safety principles and correct handling of industrial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies.
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and cook normal and therapeutic meals according to standardised recipes.
- Portion, plate, package and label meals according to patients’ dietary requirements.
- Deliver meals to hospital wards and collect food trolleys after serving.
- Maintain food hygiene and comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures.
- Receive, store and organise food supplies safely.
- Clean and sanitise kitchens, canteens, equipment, utensils, floors and food trolleys.
- Wash dishes, cutlery and crockery and operate dishwashing equipment.
- Dispose of waste and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- Assist with training new employees and report equipment faults, breakages and illness in the food service unit.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online through the official Limpopo Department of Health e-Recruitment portal:
Apply online: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/
Applicants must complete the new Z83 application form and prepare a comprehensive CV.
Important application instructions: For online applications, attach only your CV in PDF format as specified in the advert. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Read the full vacancy circular and follow all application instructions to avoid disqualification.
ENQUIRIES
- Ms Hlokoa RE: 015 293 6406
- Ms Mompei MM: 015 293 6126
- Ms Sebake RL: 015 293 6426
- Ms Sebola MF: 015 293 6002
- Ms Mothiba JT: 015 293 6329
Enquiries should be made during office hours.
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
For the full official advertisement, visit https://www.ldoh.gov.za/ or https://www.dpsa.gov.za/.