The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is inviting applications for two Catering Attendant positions based at its Erasmuskloof and Centurion locations. The positions are offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract and are open to both internal and external candidates.
The successful candidates will provide catering and food service support to SITA employees while maintaining appropriate hygiene, food safety and service standards. The role is suitable for candidates who have completed Matric and are interested in gaining experience in catering, hospitality, food preparation and related service environments.
Vacancy Details
Job Title: Catering Attendant X2
Vacancy Reference Numbers: VAC00415/27 & VAC00795/27
Job Level: B1
Salary: R119,112 – R178,670 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Position Status: Internal and External
Reporting To: Supervisor: Hospitality
Division: Human Capital Management
Department: Facilities Management and Physical Security
Locations: SITA Erasmuskloof and Centurion
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Catering Attendant position is to efficiently serve food and beverages to SITA employees while ensuring that acceptable hygiene and food service standards are maintained.
The successful candidates will assist with food preparation, meal service, catering functions and front-counter services. The role requires attention to food safety, portion control, cleanliness and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures.
Key Responsibilities
The Catering Attendants will be responsible for supporting various catering activities within SITA’s hospitality operations.
Key duties include:
- Preparing food according to the approved menu cycle and specific function requests.
- Assisting in different food preparation areas, including the salad and pasta area.
- Working in the preparation area and sandwich area.
- Assisting with food preparation for functions and events.
- Ensuring that prepared food items are delivered and served on time.
- Performing daily portion control to ensure appropriate quantities are maintained.
- Preparing sample and retention plates where required.
- Assisting with meal services for SITA employees and customers.
- Delivering food for functions and other catering requirements.
- Providing front-counter food service.
- Assisting with kiosk services.
- Following established Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintaining acceptable hygiene and food safety standards during food preparation and service.
- Using catering equipment, tools and consumables appropriately.
- Supporting the smooth operation of catering activities as directed by the hospitality supervisor.
The role may require candidates to work across different catering areas depending on operational requirements and scheduled functions.
Minimum Qualification
The minimum educational requirement for the position is Matric.
Candidates who have completed Grade 12 and are interested in catering, hospitality, food preparation or food service opportunities may therefore meet the stated minimum educational requirement.
Experience Required
The vacancy requires 0–1 year of experience applicable to the specified discipline.
The advertised competency level requires an understanding of basic theoretical reasoning and detailed practical applications behind the relevant process or system.
Candidates with limited formal work experience may therefore be considered if they meet the stated minimum requirements and can demonstrate the relevant knowledge and practical understanding required for the position.
Technical Competencies
The Catering Attendant position requires knowledge and understanding of several areas relevant to catering and hospitality operations.
The advertised technical competencies include:
- Food nutrition and beverages.
- Financial skills.
- HACCP.
- Computer literacy.
- Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Cleaning chemicals.
- Cooking equipment and tools.
- Event management.
- SITA and its business operations.
- Catering consumables.
- Catering production methods.
Knowledge of food nutrition and beverages can assist candidates in understanding food preparation and service requirements. Knowledge of HACCP is relevant to food safety and hygiene practices, while knowledge of cleaning chemicals and cooking equipment supports safe and effective catering operations.
Understanding Occupational Health and Safety requirements is also important because catering activities involve food preparation equipment, cooking tools, cleaning products and workplace environments where safety procedures must be followed.
Working Environment
The Catering Attendants will work within SITA’s hospitality and facilities environment at the Erasmuskloof and Centurion locations.
The position involves practical catering activities, including food preparation, serving meals, delivering food for functions, front-counter service and kiosk operations. Candidates should therefore be prepared to perform hands-on duties and follow established workplace procedures.
The role also requires employees to maintain appropriate hygiene standards and handle catering equipment, consumables and cleaning materials responsibly.
Salary
The advertised salary range is:
R119,112 – R178,670 per annum
This translates to an approximate monthly gross salary range of: R9,926 – R14,889 per month
The actual salary offered will depend on the applicable employment conditions and SITA’s remuneration arrangements.
Contract Duration
The positions are available on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The advertisement states that the vacancies are open to both internal and external candidates, meaning qualifying applicants from outside SITA may apply through the prescribed recruitment process.
Application Support
For technical queries or assistance relating to the e-Government application process, candidates can contact:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 080 1414 882
The recruitment advertisement specifically states that CVs sent to the above email addresses will not be considered as applications.
Applicants should therefore use the prescribed e-Government recruitment platform to submit their applications.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 28 September 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Candidates are encouraged to complete the online application before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
Employment Equity
SITA is an Employment Equity employer, and the position will be filled in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan.
The advertisement states that preference will be given to members of designated groups.
Candidates should carefully review the vacancy requirements and ensure that the information provided in the application is accurate and complete.
Important Information for Applicants
Only candidates who meet the stated requirements should apply.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) where applicable.
The appointment is subject to several conditions, including:
- Positive security clearance.
- Signing of a performance contract.
- Assessment recommendation.
- Verification of qualifications and other applicant documents.
- Reference checking.
SITA also reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If an applicant does not receive communication within two months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Recruitment agency CVs will not be considered.
Who Can Apply?
This vacancy may be suitable for candidates who have:
- Completed Matric.
- 0–1 year of relevant catering or hospitality experience.
- An interest in food preparation and food service.
- Basic knowledge of food and beverages.
- An understanding of hygiene and food safety practices.
- Knowledge of or exposure to HACCP principles.
- Basic computer literacy.
- An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
- The ability to work with catering equipment and tools.
- An interest in event and function catering.
- The ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
Candidates should carefully compare their qualifications, experience and knowledge against the official vacancy requirements before submitting an application.
Final Application Reminder
The SITA Catering Attendant vacancies provide an opportunity for eligible candidates with Matric and limited relevant experience to apply for a 12-month fixed-term position in a structured hospitality and facilities environment.
There are two positions available, with vacancies referenced as VAC00415/27 and VAC00795/27. The positions are based at SITA Erasmuskloof and Centurion, report to the Supervisor: Hospitality, and offer an advertised annual salary of R119,112 to R178,670.
Applications must be submitted through the e-Government Portal, and CVs sent by email will not be considered.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Candidates should ensure that the application is completed correctly and submitted before the closing date.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the e-Government Portal. Candidates should not send CVs directly to the support email address because CVs sent to the listed email addresses will not be considered.
Candidates who have not previously registered on the e-Government Portal should follow these steps:
- Visit the e-Government Portal at www.eservices.gov.za.
- Register using an ID number and personal information.
- Use the one-time PIN received to complete the registration process.
- Log in using the registered username and password.
- Select Employment & Labour.
- Select Recruitment Citizen.
- Create or update the profile.
- Browse available vacancies.
- Locate the relevant SITA Catering Attendant vacancy.
- Complete and submit the application before the closing date.
Candidates who are already registered on the e-Government Portal can access the portal and follow the recruitment process by selecting Employment & Labour, followed by Recruitment Citizen, and logging in with the registered username and password.
Candidates should ensure that their profiles contain accurate and up-to-date information before submitting the application.