Job Ref #: DTHF-188
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

GENERAL WORKER

PERMANENT

MASIPHUMELELE RESEARCH OFFICE

 

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to support the effective day-to-day functioning of the site through general cleaning, meal and refreshment preparation, stock monitoring and other general operational duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in general cleaning, housekeeping and basic food preparation.
• Ability to cook and prepare meals for groups of people.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling and cleaning standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including lifting, carrying, cleaning and moving supplies or equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and be available for occasional overtime or weekend work when operationally required.
• Good Communication skills,reliabity and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in Masiphumelele.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare participant meals and refreshments according to planned site requirements and ensure meals are ready on time.
• Clean and maintain designated offices, clinical areas, kitchens, bathrooms, meeting rooms and common areas.
• Maintain kitchen, food preparation and serving areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Monitor food, refreshment and cleaning stock levels and provide the Operations Manager with monthly restocking requirements.
• Store and rotate food and consumable stock appropriately to minimise spoilage and wastage.
• Prepare and set up refreshments for visitors, staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and other approved site activities when required.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, moving and storing site supplies and deliveries.
• Carry out general site support, housekeeping and basic caretaker duties as assigned.
• Report maintenance, safety, hygiene, security or stock-related concerns to the line manager promptly.
• Attend required meetings and training and comply with applicable site procedures, health and safety requirements and confidentiality expectations.

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 23 October 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.