Food Service Aid: Auxiliary Support

Requirements

ABET/Standard 8/Grade 10 Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety. Departmental policies. Knowledge of food services and accommodation services will be added advantage. Must be able to work in a team under pressure. Must have good 108 communication skills. Ability to read and write. At least one -year relevant work experience in a cleaning environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Cleaning of office spaces, restrooms, and corridors. Prepare and cleaning of the meeting boardrooms. Operate and care for equipment and are responsible for reporting faulty equipment. Prepare refreshments for meetings and refresh the boardrooms during the lunch break. Washing and clearing crockeries before and after meeting. Ensure that cleaning equipment is taken care of and cleaned after use. Operate and care for equipment and are responsible for reporting faulty equipment. Responsible for general cleanliness and hygiene. Assist in receiving storage and packing of stock and stocktaking. Work according to working schedules issued by supervisor. Assist supervisor with other tasks related to cleaning services. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

How to Apply

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Notes

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026 109