District Supervisor - Healthwise Eastern Cape

Tsebo Solution · Eastern Cape

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Fedics Healthwise is seeking an experienced, commercially astute, and highly driven District Manager to oversee a demanding portfolio of healthcare catering contracts across the Eastern Cape. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on operational leader with extensive contract catering experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering results in a highly regulated healthcare environment. We are looking for a resilient, solutions-driven professional who thrives under pressure, takes accountability, and is passionate about food, people, and operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and lead a portfolio of healthcare catering contracts across the Eastern Cape.
Ensure consistent delivery of contractual obligations, client expectations, and operational standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, hospital management teams, and key stakeholders.
Drive financial performance through budget management, cost control, forecasting, and profitability improvement.
Lead, mentor, and develop Catering Managers and site management teams.
Monitor labour utilisation, productivity, and workforce planning.
Manage recruitment activities, succession planning, and employee retention initiatives.
Reduce staff turnover through effective people management and engagement strategies.
Ensure compliance with healthcare audit requirements, food safety standards, quality systems, and legislative requirements.
Conduct regular site visits, operational reviews, and performance assessments.
Drive customer satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support mobilisations, contract renewals, and business growth opportunities.

Skills and Competencies

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Contract Catering Management role
Previous Healthcare Catering experience is essential
Proven experience managing multiple sites within a contract catering environment
Strong financial and commercial management skills
Experience managing budgets, P&Ls, labour costs, and operational efficiencies
Demonstrated success in managing demanding and high-volume portfolios
Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills
Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, and staff turnover
Sound knowledge of healthcare audits, food safety standards, and compliance requirements
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively within the Eastern Cape
Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Business Management, or related field

Deadline:25th August,2026