Principal Food Services Supervisor (Permanent position)

Bigen Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Housing allowance

Medical aid contribution

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is seeking a Food Service Unit Supervisor for the West Coast TB Centre. The role requires supervising meal preparation for normal and therapeutic diets, managing staff rosters, and ensuring quality control and hygiene across operations.

The incumbent will oversee procurement, costing, and staff development while adhering to SOPs, infection control, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shifts and overtime.
• Supervisory experience in a Food Service Unit.
• Knowledge of HACCP and safe food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Control food preparation and production for normal and therapeutic diets.
• Supervise preparation and distribution of meals to wards according to recipes and SOPs.
• Maintain strict quality control systems, stock management, and safe operation of machinery/equipment.
• Handle personnel administration, training of sub-ordinates, and staff discipline.

Skills

Disciplinary procedures

Food service supervision

Hygiene & OHS

Computer literacy

Education

Food Certificate

Tools

LOGIS

MS Office

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

CWD105/2026

Location:

West Coast TB Centre

Remuneration

R 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

- PLEASE NOTE:
11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts and overtime. Relieve the Food Service Supervisor i.e. Manage the Food Service Unit in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.

Experience

Appropriate and relevant Supervisory experience in a Food Service Unit.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Knowledge of cultural diversity and good communication/interpersonal skills. Working Knowledge of Disciplinary Procedures and the ability to maintain discipline and handle conflict. Sound organising skills and effective utilisation and supervision of the Food Service team. Knowledge of pest control, infection control, hygiene, occupational health and safety. Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and Food Safety Principles). Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food theory, preparation and cooking methods, production, quality and portion control according to standardised recipes in an Industrial Food Service Unit on a large scale. Computer literacy (Office Word and Excel), writing and numerical skills. Knowledge of the National Guidelines for safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula for Health Facilities and Home Environment.

Food Certificate.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Control food preparation and production for Normal and therapeutic diets. Supervise and maintain the preparation and distribution of meals to the wards according to prescribed standardized recipes and the standard operation plan and maintain temperature control during the various processes. Ensure and uphold strict quality control systems for food, as well as stock management and ensure safe operation of machinery and equipment. Responsible for personnel administration (i.e. SPMS reports, duty rosters, annual leave schedules, training of sub-ordinates, staff meetings and disciplinary procedures). Effective utilisation and supervision of the Food Service team. Process statistics to ensure that the food expenditure remains within the budget, as well as assisting in the compilation of menu/meal costing. Responsible for Food Service computerised costing systems and statistics. Responsible for the procurement process (LOGIS), e.g. order and receive supplies in the Food Service Unit. Monitor all activities related to the operations of the Food Services Unit according to Provincial Food Services SOP’s.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.