South African Tourism Refreshment Officer Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

South African Tourism, an organisation dedicated to developing a better South Africa, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Refreshment Officer. This position is based at their Head Office in Sandton.

The successful candidate will join the Facilities business unit and report directly to the Facilities and Fleet Manager. This role is ideal for an energetic team player interested in contributing to the smooth operation of office services.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in serving refreshments.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental and good customer service generally applicable to office settings.
• Ability to do routine clerical work such as filing, sorting, and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve refreshments according to daily meeting schedules for boardrooms and general business requests.
• Collect dirty plates, glassware, and cutlery during and after meetings.
• Collaborate with outsourced catering companies for food services.
• Monitor refreshment consumables and advise the Facilities Administrator to prevent out-of-stock situations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchens.
• Complete monthly kitchen checklists and ensure they are available for inspection.
• Check that fridges, kitchen cupboards, kettles, dish-washing-machines, and all equipment and utensils are in good operating condition.
• Work with reception to maintain a record of the monthly meetings calendar.

What the Work Involves

As a Refreshment Officer, you will primarily work within the Head Office in Sandton, supporting daily operations in an office environment. Your routine will involve preparing and serving refreshments for scheduled meetings and other business requests, ensuring that both staff and visitors are comfortably accommodated.

A key part of the role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, as well as checking that all kitchen equipment and utensils are in good working order. You will also manage refreshment consumables, proactively advising the Facilities Administrator when stock levels are low to ensure continuous supply.

You will report to the Facilities and Fleet Manager and collaborate with various teams, including outsourced catering services and reception, to ensure seamless service delivery and accurate record-keeping of meeting schedules.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed CV.

• Email your CV to: finance@southafrica.net
• Closing Date: 09 October 2026

Please note that no late applications will be accepted. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.