Worcester Regional Hospital Positions

Core Title: Health Associated Sciences and Support Personnel

Service benefits: 

• 13^th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Requirements
Minimum requirement:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.

Experience:  

• Appropriate experience in a large scale food service unit.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies.
• Ability to be on your feet for a period of 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work shifts during the day, weekends and public holidays.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to communicate efficiently (read and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Ability to prepare meals according to standardised recipes, as well as safely and correctly handle industrial equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.
• Handle conflict management.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

• Perform all tasks emanating from the preparation and serving of food.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in the receiving and safe storage of food and other products.
• Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.

Note:  Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & 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, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. This post was also advertised in Worcester Standard 20/06/2019, PSVC 22/2019.