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POST 10/113 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: MESS


Key details

Salary
R397 116 β€’ per annum
Centre
Eastern Cape Region: East London
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join us to oversee meal preparation, food safety, and manage catering and security equipment in a correctional services environment.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Hospitality/Food Services or equivalent plus 3-5 years’ experience in a comparable environment.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies And Attributes: Policy coordination, communication, financial management, project and programme management, change management, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis skills.

Service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.

Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations.

Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks.

Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.


Duties

Implement and maintain nutritional and hygienic standards in meal preparation.

Supervise hygienic storage of food and adherence to food safety policies.

Supervise preparation of meals and cleaning of utensils, kitchen, and service areas.

Monitor the use and maintenance of catering equipment (knives, cookery, etc.).

Conduct regular searches of the kitchen to ensure compliance with standards.

Control and monitor security equipment such as keys, batons, teargas, and radios.

Ensure proper handling and accountability of catering and security equipment.

Implement policies and procedures governing clubs and canteens.

Ensure compliance with departmental guidelines in kitchen and club operations.

Verify and monitor income, expenditure, and investments of clubs.

Prepare annual financial statements and ensure readiness for audit.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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