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Fedics jobs and careers in South Africa
Fedics operates as a contract catering company that supplies meals and food services to corporate offices, mines, universities and industrial sites. Its clients are mainly large organisations that need on-site canteens or hospitality support rather than individual diners.
Johannesburg Cape Town Durban Pretoria
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What Fedics jobs research shows
Fedics operates as a contract catering company that supplies meals and food services to corporate offices, mines, universities and industrial sites. Its clients are mainly large organisations that need on-site canteens or hospitality support rather than individual diners.
Locations
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Company size
8,000+
Role areas
Catering Supervisor, Cook / Chef, Kitchen Assistant
Typical pay
R5,500–R15,000/month
Head office
Johannesburg
Founded
1966
What the work may be like
Fedics has been part of the South African food services landscape for over 50 years, and the Tsogo Sun Group backing provides the kind of institutional stability that is hard to find in contract catering. Working across corporate offices, mining sites, universities, and industrial sites creates genuine variety for cooks and catering supervisors who want to develop their skills across different service environments.
The in-house training and development is well-regarded, and the long-established relationships with major corporate clients provide consistent work volumes. For experienced kitchen and catering staff who want a stable, established employer with a reputable name and diverse site placements, Fedics is a trusted choice in the sector.
Hiring and application process
Candidates can apply for roles at Fedics by submitting applications via the South African jobs platform, including a CV and proof of Matric. The screening process involves an initial qualification review, followed by interviews and practical kitchen assessments to evaluate catering skills for on-site canteen operations at mines, universities or industrial sites.
Shortlisted candidates undergo background checks and verification of any food hygiene certificates, with the full process from application to offer typically taking three to six weeks. Applicants should emphasise prior kitchen or institutional catering experience and obtain a food hygiene certificate to improve their chances.
Who may be a good fit
- Experienced kitchen and catering staff looking for stable site-based work with a long-established food service brand
- 50+ years in SA food services — institutional stability backed by the Tsogo Sun Group
- Diverse site placements across corporate, mining, and educational environments
- In-house training and development recognised across the contract catering sector
What candidates should verify
- • Contract catering can involve early starts and remote site placements
- • Entry salaries in contract catering are at the lower end of the hospitality market
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Fedics
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
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What to expect
Career areas
Catering Supervisor · Cook / Chef · Kitchen Assistant · Canteen Manager · Food Service Consultant
Entry guidance
Matric; food hygiene certificate an advantage; experience in kitchen or catering environment helpful
Hiring process
Candidates can apply for roles at Fedics by submitting applications via the South African jobs platform, including a CV and proof of Matric. The screening process involves an initial qualification review, followed by interviews and practical kitchen assessments to evaluate catering skills for on-site canteen operations at mines, universities or industrial sites. Shortlisted candidates undergo background checks and verification of any food hygiene certificates, with the full process from application to offer typically taking three to six weeks. Applicants should emphasise prior kitchen or institutional catering experience and obtain a food hygiene certificate to improve their chances.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- 50+ years in SA food services
- Backed by Tsogo Sun group stability
- Corporate, mining, and educational site diversity
- In-house training and development