The Department of Defence is inviting interested and suitably qualified South Africans to apply for Food Services Aid and General Store Assistant vacancies within the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS). These opportunities are available in the Free State, Gauteng, Northern Cape, and North West provinces. Applicants with a minimum ABET qualification are encouraged to apply, as no previous work experience is required. Successful candidates will receive a salary ranging from R144,024 to R169,656 per annum (Level 02). Each vacancy has its own reference number, and applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application for each post.
Available Positions
- Food Services Aid – 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein (X1 Post)
- Food Services Aid – Military Health Training Formation Headquarters, Pretoria (X6 Posts)
- General Store Assistant – Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria (X1 Post)
- General Store Assistant – Area Military Health Unit Northern Cape, Kimberley (X1 Post)
- General Store Assistant – Area Military Health Unit North West, Potchefstroom (X1 Post)
- General Store Assistant – Military Health Training Formation Headquarters, Pretoria (X1 Post)
The Department of Defence has released further vacancies within the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), covering Food Services Aid and General Store Assistant positions. These posts are based in the Free State, Gauteng, Northern Cape, and North West, and are open to applicants with a minimum of an ABET qualification. No prior work experience is required for any of these roles. Each listing below carries its own reference number and must be applied for separately.
Food Services Aid – 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/25
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English, with basic knowledge of health and safety and food preparation and equipment. Willingness to work shifts, good interpersonal skills, and punctuality are essential.
Key Duties: The role involves operating kitchen appliances and preparing meals and snacks according to ration scales and the daily menu. Duties include assisting with dishing up meals and food preparation during field exercises, as well as cleaning trays in wards. The role covers laying out bed tables for clients, fetching food using a warming trolley, and checking food for special diets and correct portions before it leaves the kitchen. Serving tea or coffee, collecting dishes after meals, and returning trolleys to the kitchen are also required. Additional duties include washing clients’ water bottles and supplying fresh water daily, mopping the kitchen floor after each meal, washing cupboards and walls weekly, and ensuring diet lists reach the kitchen on time.
Enquiries: Maj L. Tshita, Tel: (051) 402 2213
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, 3 Military Hospital, Private Bag X40003, Brandhof. Hand delivery is accepted at 3 Military Hospital, Furstenberg Road, Tempe Military Base, 9324, or applicants may email [email protected].
Food Services Aid (X6 Posts) – Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/26
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience needed. Effective verbal communication in English is essential, along with basic health and safety knowledge and understanding of food preparation and equipment. Shift work, good interpersonal relations, and punctuality are required.
Key Duties: Duties include operating kitchen appliances and preparing meals and snacks according to ration scales and the daily menu. The role covers assisting with dishing up meals, food preparation during field exercises, and cleaning trays in wards. Laying out bed tables for clients, fetching food in a warming trolley, and checking special diet portions before leaving the kitchen are included. Serving tea or coffee, collecting dishes, and returning trolleys after use are part of daily tasks. Washing clients’ water bottles, supplying fresh water, mopping the kitchen floor after meals, and washing cupboards and walls round out the role.
Enquiries: Maj A.V. Teka or WO2 M.M. Motjopi, Tel: (012) 674 6125/6221
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Service Department, Military Health Training Formation, Private Bag X1022, Thaba Tshwane, 0143. Hand deliver to Military Health Training Formation, 09 Voortrekker Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
General Store Assistant – Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/27
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and numerical skill are needed.
Key Duties: The role involves providing a productive service regarding store equipment, with familiarity in the prescribed Fire Order (DD19) for stores and the use of fire extinguishing apparatus. Responsibilities include ensuring all equipment and goods are received correctly and in good condition, completing registers for equipment received and issued, and executing ad hoc store tasks as instructed.
Enquiries: WO2 H.P. De Beer, Tel: (012) 314 3145
How to Apply: Send applications to the Department of Defence, Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Private Bag X02, Gezina, 0031. Hand deliver to 185 Rose Street, Rietondale, or email [email protected].
General Store Assistant – Area Military Health Unit Northern Cape, Kimberley
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/28
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Area Military Health Unit Northern Cape (AMHU NC), Kimberley
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and numerical ability are needed.
Key Duties: Duties include providing a productive service for store equipment, with familiarity in the prescribed Fire Order (DD19) and fire extinguishing apparatus. Ensuring equipment and goods are received correctly and in good condition, completing registers for received and issued equipment, and carrying out ad hoc store tasks are core responsibilities.
Enquiries: Major L.D. Masalisa, Tel: (053) 830 3225, or Lieutenant Colonel J.A. Laufs, Tel: (053) 830 3071
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, AMHU NC, Kimberley, Private Bag X5056, Kimberley, 8301. Hand deliver to Florence Street, Diskobolos, Kimberley, 8325, or email [email protected].
General Store Assistant – Area Military Health Unit North West, Potchefstroom
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/29
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Area Military Health Unit North West, Potchefstroom
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and numerical ability are needed.
Key Duties: The role covers providing a productive service regarding store equipment, with familiarity in the prescribed Fire Order (DD19) and fire extinguishing apparatus. Duties include ensuring equipment and goods are received correctly and in good condition, completing registers for equipment received and issued, and executing ad hoc store tasks as instructed.
Enquiries: Maj S.I. Legoete, Tel: (018) 289 1305
How to Apply: Send applications to the Department of Defence, Area Military Health Unit North West, Human Resource Office, Private Bag X2011, Noorbrug, Potchefstroom, 2351. Hand deliver to Gen Koosdelare Road, Potchefstroom, 2351, or email [email protected].
General Store Assistant – Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/30
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and numerical ability are needed.
Key Duties: Duties include providing a productive service regarding store equipment, with familiarity in the prescribed Fire Order (DD19) and fire extinguishing apparatus. The role covers ensuring equipment and goods are received correctly and in good condition, completing registers for equipment received and issued, and carrying out ad hoc store tasks as instructed.
Enquiries: Maj A.V. Teka or WO2 M.M. Motjopi, Tel: (012) 674 6125/6221
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Service Department, Military Health Training Formation, Private Bag X1022, Thaba Tshwane, 0143. Hand deliver to Military Health Training Formation, 09 Voortrekker Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
Important Application Notes
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after this date, as well as faxed copies, will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted using Form Z83, effective from 01 January 2021, available at any Public Service Department office or through the DPSA website. Applications using an incorrect Z83 form will be disqualified. The form must be signed and dated, and accompanied by a detailed CV outlining qualifications, training, competencies, and experience. Certified copies of qualifications are only required from shortlisted candidates, submitted before the interview date and not older than six months.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting documents for each position. Applying for multiple posts on a single form will result in only the first listed post being considered. Photostat or faxed copies of documents will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial and asset verification, and qualification and employment checks. Security clearance processes also apply. Shortlisted candidates will complete pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an Integrity Assessment, both of which are scored during the interview process.
Selected candidates will be appointed on a twelve-month probation period. Financial interests must be disclosed within one month of appointment. Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful, as correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
