Job Alert: Catering Controller (IRC7787)

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION (ISSD)

CATERING SERVICES SECTION
CATERING CONTROLLER (IRC7787)

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution, given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country.
Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy, the place where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issues affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.

Parliament is composed of two houses: the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Each house has distinct roles and functions, as outlined in the Constitution, and they work together to promote constitutional values such as human dignity, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be Responsible for controlling and supervising the effective sourcing of catering produce, goods and services and enabling accurate inventory management and stock control in support of the daily operational running of Parliament restaurants and cafeteria. Also provides catering system support to in relation to inventory management and point of sales

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

  • Inventory Management
  • Stock Control
  • Catering goods and services buying and purchasing
  • Catering Systems Support
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Staff Supervision

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Grade 12/ NQF Level 4, and a National Diploma in Supply Chain / Procurement or related qualification at NQF level 6
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience, with experience in the hospitality industry as an advantage and a minimum 2 years proven supervisory experience.

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills

  • An aptitude for figures, finance, budgets
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes and requirements
  • Knowledge of stock control and inventory management processes
  • Knowledge of the purchasing of fresh produce and catering consumables
  • Excellent computer literacy skills
  • Knowledge of point of sales processes and procedures.
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organise
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of the professional cookery in a hospitality environment

 Behavioural Competencies

  • Analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent planning and organising ability
  • Decision-making ability
  • Delivering results and meeting standards and expectations
  • Good leadership ability and able to motivate a team
  • Conflict resolution
  • Can easily adapt to change
  • Innovation

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Person that has never been employed by Parliament

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CLOSING DATE: 3 NOVEMBER 2025

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.