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A key clinical support recruitment drive has been opened within the Northern Cape public health infrastructure to reinforce institutional nutrition units across several regional facilities. The Northern Cape Department of Health is inviting applications for six (X6) permanent Food Service Aid positions under the official job reference number NCDOH 75/2026.

Operating at Public Service Salary Level 02, these essential positions carry a stable baseline salary of R144 204 per annum, accompanied by formal state employee benefits. This intake is specifically designed to secure detail-oriented, reliable individuals who can maintain rigorous sanitation, preparation, and presentation benchmarks within state healthcare kitchens.

In a public medical facility, nutrition is a fundamental pillar of therapeutic care and long-term patient recovery. Food Service Aids manage safe meal production, safeguard food systems from biological cross-contamination, and ensure vulnerable individuals receive specialized clinical diets on a strict daily timetable. To explore similar support roles or modify your regional application notifications, you can Browse All Health Department Vacancies at Jobs and Career Opportunities.

 

Geographic Vacancy Allocation Matrix

These six positions are distributed across five distinct regional medical institutions and district networks within the Northern Cape. This decentralized approach allows applicants to target facilities immediately adjacent to their place of residence:

Employing Healthcare Facility	Number of Posts	Sub-District / Regional Boundary
Connie Vorster Hospital	Two (X2) Posts	Frances Baard District
Dr Harry Surtie Hospital	One (X1) Post	Upington / ZF Mgcawu District
Postmasburg Hospital	One (X1) Post	Postmasburg / ZF Mgcawu District
Prieska Hospital	One (X1) Post	Prieska / Pixley Ka Seme District
Kuruman Hospital	One (X1) Post	John Taolo Gaetsewe District

The Public Health Catering & Nutrition Lifecycle

Providing meals within a provincial hospital requires strict adherence to institutional safety standards to prevent foodborne pathogens from reaching compromised patients. Food Service Aids work systematically through a daily preparation, conveyance, and decontamination loop:

 

Detailed Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

1. Core Food Preparation and Beverage Production

• Assist institutional cooks with the basic preparation of everyday fresh produce, grains, proteins, light snacks, and specialized patient liquid formulations.

• Brew and mix large-scale hot and cold beverages (tea, coffee, infused waters, and milk portions) for patients and staff common areas.

• Read and interpret ward nutrition logs accurately to ensure patients on low-sodium, diabetic, or soft-food diets receive correct meals.

2. Logistics, Ward Conveyance, and Dining Hall Setup

• Lay out plates, forks, spoons, and glass sets systematically on trays, ensuring no chipped or damaged items enter circulation.

• Push heavy, insulated meal carts through long medical facility layouts efficiently, keeping delivery on a strict schedule.

• Organize and clean communal dining halls, nurse breakrooms, or cafeteria zones before and immediately after scheduled serving blocks.

3. Institutional Sanitation, Quality Control, and Waste Tracking

• Wash down large stainless-steel food counters, cooking pots, extraction hoods, ovens, and cold-storage units with industrial cleaning agents.

• Check food temperatures regularly to ensure items remain out of the biological hazard zone (keeping hot items hot and cold items cold).

• Empty internal kitchen refuse bins frequently, replace heavy-duty trash liners, and transfer kitchen waste to outside disposal sites safely.

• Count, track, and log all cutlery and cookware inventories at the end of each shift to minimize loss or operational shrinkage.

Minimum Requirements & Candidate Profile

• Academic Baseline: A General Education and Training certificate (ABET Level 1 to ABET Level 9, or a school report demonstrating completed Grade 1 through Grade 9).

• Experience Threshold: No previous formal culinary, catering, or commercial kitchen work history is required. Complete on-site onboarding regarding hazardous chemical usage and hospital health policies will be conducted.

• Core Practical Skills:

  • Physical health and muscle stamina to stand for long shifts, lift stock pots, and move heavy rolling food carts.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with clinical teams, patients, and senior kitchen supervisors.

  • A proactive dedication to the Batho Pele Principles, putting the dignity, safety, and care of the public first.

Location-Specific Contacts and Application Portals

Because the Northern Cape Department of Health manages its workforce at a regional level, applications must be sent directly to the office responsible for your preferred facility. If you choose to hand-deliver, you must complete the official applicant submission log book at that office.

1. Dr Harry Surtie Hospital (Upington)

• Hand-Delivery Venue: Human Resource Offices, Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, Upington.

• Postal Route: C/O Upington 26 Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801.

• Email Gateway: vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za

• Enquiries Contact: Mr JP Berend | Tel: (054) 332 9094

2. Postmasburg Hospital (ZF Mgcawu District)

• Hand-Delivery Location: 110 Schroder Street, ZF Mgcawu District Office (Old Gordonia Hospital), Upington.

• Postal Route: 110 Schroder Street (Old Gordonia Hospital), Private Bag X5900, Upington, 8801.

• Email Gateway: nchealthhrzfm@ncpg.gov.za

• Enquiries Contact: Mr. F. van Neel | Tel: (054) 337 0600

3. Connie Vorster Hospital (Frances Baard District)

• Hand-Delivery Location: Registry Office at the Frances Baard Health District Office, Green Street, Old West End Hospital, Kimberley.

• Postal Route: The Department of Health: Frances Baard Health District, 119 Green Street, Riviera, Kimberley, 8301.

• Email Gateway: ncHealthHR-FBD@ncpg.gov.za

• Enquiries Contact: Mr ND Mohamad | Tel: (053) 861 4770

4. Prieska Hospital (Pixley Ka Seme District)

• Hand-Delivery & Postal Hub: Van der Merwe Street, De Aar, 7000.

• Email Gateway: nchealthhr-Pixley@ncpg.gov.za

• Enquiries Contact: Ms B. Jack | Tel: (053) 632 400 or (053) 632 406

5. Kuruman Hospital (John Taolo Gaetsewe District)

• Hand-Delivery Location: 1 Petso Street, Kagisho Health Centre, Mothibistad.

• Email Gateway: nchealthhrjtg@ncpg.gov.za

• Enquiries Contact: Mr LI Moemedi | Tel: (053) 775 1149

Submission Compliance Guidelines

To pass the initial screening process, your application packet must feature a fully filled out, signed, and current version of the official Z83 application form, which can be sourced from any local public clinic or hospital administrative desk. Attach an updated, clear Curriculum Vitae detailing your contact numbers and previous references. Ensure that the correct position title and reference number (Food Service Aid – NCDOH 75/2026) along with your target facility are clearly noted at the top of your documentation.

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Post last updated: June 2026 | Reference Code: NCDOH 75/2026 | Content Focus: Northern Cape Health Vacancies 2026, Food Service Aid Level 02 Posts, Z83 Application Guides, Public Hospital Catering Careers, Upington, Kimberley, Kuruman, and Prieska General Worker Recruitment.