The Limpopo Department of Health invites qualified individuals to apply for the positions of General Workers Food Service Aid and Community Health Work Assistants available in various locations.
Position:
- General Workers Food Service Aid X200
- Community Health Work Assistants X24
Salary: R4 235.00 per month
Location: Limpopo, South Africa
Departmental Circular No: 33 of 2025
Closing Date: 15 July 2025
DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO ……33……… OF 2025
EPWP POSITIONS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORK ASSISTANTS AND GENERAL WORKERS FOOD SERVICE AID IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A PERIOD UP TO 31 MARCH 2026
POSITION: GENERAL WORKERS FOOD SERVICE AID = 200 POSITIONS
MONTHLY STIPEND: R4 235.00
CENTRES: Capricorn District [73]: Botlokwa Hospital [12], Zebediela Hospital [13], Thabamoopo Hospital [10], Helene Franz Hospital [17], WF Knobel Hospital [12], Pietersburg Hospital [9]
Waterberg District [63]: Warmbaths Hospital [5], George Masebe Hospital [10], Ellisras Hospital [7], Witpoort Hospital [8], Mokopane Hospital [12], Voortrekker Hospital [8], FH Odendaal Hospital [7], Thabazimbi Hospital [6]
Sekhukhune District [28]: Mecklenburg Hospital [6], Jane Furse Hospital [2], Philadelphia Hospital [8], Matlala Hospital [11], Groblersdal Hospital [1]
Vhembe District [11]: Hayani Hospital [2], Tshilidzini Hospital [1], Donald Frazer Hospital [6], Messina Hospital [2]
Mopani District [25]: Nkhensani Hospital [6], Van Velden Hospital [3], Letaba Hospital [7], Sekororo Hospital [6], Maphutha L Malatji Hospital [3]
REQUIREMENTS: (A) Qualifications and Competencies
- A minimum of Grade 12 [Matric] plus N6 or equivalent qualification in Catering and Hospitality Management from a recognised Institution.
- Computer Literacy.
(B) Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to lead and train students.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP] on food handling and preparations to ensure food safety.
- Ensure that daily activities are in-line with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP].
- Pre-preparation and cooking of food for normal diet as per standardized recipes.
- Pre-preparation and cooking food for therapeutic diet as per standardized recipes.
- Portion and serve (plating or bulk serving) and pack meal delivery carts according to the wards diet lists.
- Push meal delivery carts to wards to deliver food as per ward list.
- Collect meal delivery carts from the wards after serving each meal.
- Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets.
- Assist in packing of food into storerooms.
- Packaging and labelling of therapeutic diets as per ward diet list.
- Place items such as eating utensils and condiments on trays.
- Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list.
- Examine filled tray for completeness and places on cart, dumbwaiter, or conveyor belt.
- Wash dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens.
- Collects and place garbage and trash in designated containers.
- Emptying of waste bins at all times.
- Clean, wash and maintain work areas including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils and equipment as appropriate to the area of operation.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Handling of Dishwasher and cleaning of equipment and utensils before and after use.
- Supply clean cutlery and crockery during mealtimes.
- Report any faults, breakages and illness in the Food Service Unit (FSU)
- Cleaning of the FSU and food trolleys according to the cleaning schedule and after very meal preparation and serving.
DISTRICT – APPLICATION LINK
Capricorn District – CLICK HERE
Waterberg District – CLICK HERE
Sekhukhune District – CLICK HERE
Vhembe District – CLICK HERE
Mopani District – CLICK HERE
POSITION: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORK ASSISTANTS = 24 POSITIONS
MONTHLY STIPEND: R4 235.00
CENTRES: Mopani District: Shiluvani Clinic [1], Modjadji V Clinic [1], Makhuva Clinic [1], Charlie Rangaan Clinic [1],
Capricorn District: Mphahlele Clinic [1], Mamotshwa Clinic [1], Block 14 Clinic [1], Mapodu Clinic [1], Kransplaas Clinic [1], My Darling Clinic [1], Kromhoek Clinic [1], Towerfontein Clinic [1],
Vhembe District [11], Head Office [1]
REQUIREMENTS: (A) Qualifications and Competencies
- A minimum of Grade 12 [Matric] plus N6 or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
(B) Knowledge and Skills
- Working experience as Data Capturer, Patients Records and Administration in Health facilities.
- Web District Health Information System, Excel, Community outreach information management system.
- Ability to work at a fast pace but, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Patients Records Management.
- Ability to speak, read and write English and any other language.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- One time data capturing, verification and sending reports timeously to the relevant level,
- Organize and manage all records and documents in prescribed formats i.e soft copies and files.
- Retrieve necessary appropriate records and reports from the records room
DISTRICT APPLICATION – LINK
Vhembe District – CLICK HERE
Capricorn District – CLICK HERE
Mopani District – CLICK HERE
Head Office – CLICK HERE
- Ensure that you read conditions and requirements of the position before you apply.
- By applying, it is understood that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the position.
- Kindly note that this is a re – advert and applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re -apply.
- Applicants are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for EPWP work opportunities up to 31 March 2026.
- Applications should be submitted on Z83 obtainable from any government institution and must be accompanied by certified copies of required qualifications, Identity document and comprehensive CV.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications and a copy of ID must be submitted.
- Applicants should complete separate applications where more than one centre is applied for.
- The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All details of Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “NO “to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the state? If yes (Provide details then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question,” In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a cv is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re – appointment under Part F must be answered.
- Successful candidates will be expected to work eight [8] hours per day.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within (90) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.However,should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5 (1) (2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
- Applicants responding to this circular should quote the Circular Number as reference number on the Z83 form.
- Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for the positions advertised in this circular
- The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
- The closing date for the advert is 15 July 2025
NB 1: Note: This circular will be posted on the departmental website: www.ldoh.gov.za
NB 2: Applicants should apply using the links provided for each post/centre.