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Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that … read morehigher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence. The vision of the UJ is to be "an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future". The mission can be described as follows: "inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge". These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as "The Pan-African" Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature. The six strategic objectives are: Excellence in Research and Innovation. Excellence in Teaching and Learning. An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature. Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience. Active National and Global Reputation Management, and Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES). Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Description:
The School of Tourism & Hospitality develops future-fit leadership for the Tourism & Hospitality sector by providing both high-quality programme offerings as well as facilities, which host functions and events. These commercial facilities and services add to the high-quality teaching & learning environment that the students are exposed to.
Responsibilities:
Report daily to the Sous Chef & Chef de Partie.
Ensure the daily production against the requirements.
Ensure that hygiene requirements in terms of HACCP are adhered to.
Manage the correct use of equipment and ensure maintenance thereof when necessary.
Providing good customer service to the relevant stakeholders.
Provide guidance and/or mentorship to students in the production of food.
Conduct assessments of students’ portfolios, behaviour and performance to facilitate the WIL process.
Minimum requirements
Grade 12 (NQF 4) qualification
A minimum of three (3) years’ job related experience.
At least six (6) months experience in similar position.
Proven computer skills in Windows and MS Office.
Professional cookery experience in the hotel industry, preferably in the 5-star/fine dining environment.
Industry knowledge.
Wine knowledge.
Kitchen management experience.
Recommendations:
A relevant Diploma (NQF 6).
Assessment skills.
Understanding of the academic environment.
MICROS experience.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Computer Literacy.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Good organisational and administrative abilities.
Deadline:27th March,2026
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