DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE- FOOD SERVICE AID (X10 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE- FOOD SERVICE AID (X10 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and
faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an
application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will
be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and
which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the
applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for
more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If
an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.

Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than
one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered
for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application
documents be accepted.

The successful candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset
record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of
appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and
research output. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) preentry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the
candidate’s suitability.

Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback
within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of
applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s)
please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates
will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of
the prescribed rules.
OTHER POSTS

POST 41/46 : FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: 1SSBN/01/41/25/37
SALARY : R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : 1 Special Service Bn, Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of ABET qualification. No experience. Special requirements (Skills
needed): Be able to communicate in English and able to work after hours when
unit is hosting certain function and or formal dinners after hours.

DUTIES : Ensure the dining hall is clean at all times, tables are clean, clean and set
correctly according to the menus. Fold the serviettes. Ensure cutlery, serviettes
condiments, butter and assorted jams are available on the tables. Ensure that
the jugs for water and juice are clean and always replenished when empty.
Assist in preparing and serving food. Report all losses, damages and theft
observed. Wash dirty dishes. Clean kitchen, equipment and appliances. Keep
a high standard of hygiene in all daily tasks. Prepare for functions. Prepare
tea/coffee during conferences/meetings per instruction that will be given to you.

ENQUIRIES : WO2 W.A. Gerber Tel No: (051) 402 1406
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, 1 Special Service Battalion, Private Bag X4005,
Tempe, 9318 or email to 1ssb076@gmail.com
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

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POST 41/47 : FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: JSBGAR/01/41/25/38 (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Joint Support Base (JSB) Garrison, Thaba Tshwane

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of ABET qualification. No experience. Special Requirements (Skills
needed): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic
knowledge of health and safety. Knowledge of food preparation. Knowledge of
basic food preparation equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability
to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in shifts. Good interpersonal relation,
endurance, good integrity, punctuality.

DUTIES : Prepare meals. Prepare snacks. Make salads. Prepare drinks for each meal.
Make garnish for meals and snacks. Assist with the dishing up of food per meal.
Assist with the receiving of rations. Assist with food preparations and other
related responsibilities during field exercises. Remove kitchen waste. Pack
supplies received in the food storage areas. Keep the kitchen, dining hall and
food storage areas clean and tidy. Apply hygiene as well as safety measures
in work environment.

ENQUIRIES : Lt K.P. Matebula Tel No: (012) 684 2198 or Ms M.T.P. Lekgetho Tel No: (012)
684 2029
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Joint Support Base Garrison, Private Bag X1001,
Thaba Tshwane, 0143 or hand delivered at Joint Support Base Garrison, No1
Van Reeback Road, Thaba Tshwane or email to Netshutungulu@dod.mil.za

NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

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POST 41/48 : FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: 10SAIBN/01/41/25/39 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : 10 SAI Bn, Mahikeng

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of ABET qualification. No experience. Special requirements (Skill
needed): Be able to communicate in English and able to work after hours when
unit is hosting certain function.

DUTIES : Ensure the dining hall is clean at all times, tables are clean, clean and set
correctly according to the menus. Fold the serviettes. Ensure cutlery, serviettes
condiments, butter and assorted jams are available on the tables. Ensure that
the jugs for water and juice are clean and always replenished when empty.
Assist in preparing and serving food. Report all losses, damages and theft
observed. Wash dirty dishes. Clean kitchen, equipment and appliances. Keep
a high standard of hygiene in all daily tasks. Prepare for functions. Prepare
tea/coffee during conferences/meetings per instruction that will be given to you.

ENQUIRIES : Lt Ratema Tel No: (018) 389 6515
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army, 10 SAI Bn Private Bag X2014, Mahikeng,
2745 or may be hand delivered to Ramatlabama Road, 10 SAI Bn Military Base
Mafikeng or email to 10saibnstaffing@dod.mil.za

NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.