29 June 2026 Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness Closing 10 July 2026

Assistant Director: Food Service Management

Healthcare, Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / Degree (NQF Level 7) in Food Service Management or Hospitality management or equivalent qualification.
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Willingness to be on standby.
  • Knowledge of hygiene and safety procedures in an industrial Food Service Unit.
  • The ability to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge and skills with regard to managing the operation of an industrial Food Service Unit.
  • Problem-solving, sound numerical skills, decision-making, and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of disciplinary code and procedure.
  • Conversant with the Labour Relations Act, Food Services policies, Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2018) and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in a large-scale Food Service environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop the strategic management of the Food Services Unit by providing well-balanced meals to all patients.
  • To effectively and efficiently maintain a high culinary service standard within the Kitchen.
  • To mitigate risks within the Kitchen environment wrt to quality, environment, and health and safety.
  • Manage human resources, inclusive of leave, disciplinary code of conduct, time keeping, performance management, and filling of vacant posts in the Department.
  • Manage financial resources, including food costing, contract management, and weekly statistics.
  • Effective and efficient support to the Dietetic Department and Milk Kitchen Department.
How to apply