GERATEC

🌿 THE PROGRAMME IS HERE! | AGEING WELL TOGETHER 2026

We are excited to share the full programme for the Ageing Well Together Conference 2026 – Partnerships for Building Healthy Communities.

Across two days, we will bring together people from across the ageing, health, care and community sectors for meaningful conversations around:

💚 Dignity, identity & belonging
🤝 Community care in action
🌍 Shared humanity
💡 Innovation & sustainable models
❤️ Workforce, care & human relationships
🧠 Healthy ageing, trauma & well-being

This conference is about more than conversation. It is about connection, collaboration and turning ideas into action as we work together towards healthier, more inclusive communities in which older persons can flourish.

📅 30 September – 1 October 2026
📍 CAB Conference, Brackenfell South
🎟️ Tickets available on Quicket

Take a look at our two-day programme and join us for what promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking gathering.

Two days of ideas, connection & action.

We’re hiring: Foodservice Manager | Somerset West

At GERATEC, foodservice is about far more than producing meals. It is about delivering consistent quality, meaningful service and positive experiences for the older persons we support.

We are looking for a capable and committed Foodservice Manager to lead one of our Somerset West operations.

This role will suit someone who is passionate about food, people and service excellence, and who is able to lead a team while maintaining strong operational standards and positive client relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Assuring consistently high-quality meals
Leading, developing and inspiring employees
Building strong client relationships
Driving problem-solving and continuous improvement
Bringing innovation into food preparation and menu ex*****on
Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, compliance and cost control
Providing relationship-directed support that keeps older persons at the heart of what we do

We are looking for someone with a Foodservice Diploma or a minimum of 5 years’ contract catering experience, strong attention to detail, excellent leadership ability and a practical, hands-on approach.

Our values guide how we work every day: Compassion, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Collaboration.

📍 Somerset West
📅 Starting date: ASAP
⏳ Closing date: Monday, 8 September 2026
📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]

If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference through foodservice, we would love to hear from you.

Behind every meal served, every room cared for, every helping hand and every meaningful interaction, there is a dedicated person making a difference. 💚

At GERATEC, we believe that excellent service starts with people — people who bring skill, teamwork, compassion and genuine care to what they do every day.

It is this commitment that turns everyday responsibilities into meaningful support for older persons and helps us create environments where people feel valued, respected and cared for.

To our incredible GERATEC teams: thank you for being the people behind the service. You make the difference. 🌿

Looking for the right support services for your organisation or community?
We would love to meet with you and explore how GERATEC can support your service needs.

📧 Contact us at [email protected]

We’re hiring in Paarl! 💚☕✨

GERATEC is looking for a friendly, reliable and hands-on Service Assistant to join our team.

This is a rotational role, offering variety in your day-to-day work. Depending on operational needs, you will assist with:

☕ Coffee shop and waiter service
🥪 Basic food preparation
🧹 General cleaning duties throughout the centre
🤝 Creating a welcoming and positive experience for everyone we serve

We are looking for someone who is flexible, takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team.

📍 Location: Paarl
📅 Starting date: 1 October 2026
⏳ Closing date: 6 September 2026
📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]

Come join a team where service, compassion and excellence matter.

We’re hiring! ☕💚

GERATEC is looking for an enthusiastic and service-focused Barista to join our team in Paarl.

If you have a passion for great coffee, enjoy working with people and take pride in creating a warm, welcoming customer experience, we would love to hear from you.

📍 Location: Paarl
📅 Starting date: 1 October 2026
⏳ Closing date: 6 September 2026
📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]

Come be part of a team where excellent service, compassion and people matter.

You imagine, we deliver.

🌸 Hello, Spring! 🌸

Today we celebrate a new season filled with colour, warmth, fresh beginnings and moments of joy. 🌷

At GERATEC, spring reminds us of the importance of connection, kindness and creating meaningful moments with the older persons we support each day.

May this new season bring renewed energy, beautiful memories and many reasons to smile. 💚

Happy Spring Day from all of us at GERATEC! 🌼🌿

Strong services need strong systems behind them. 🌿

Good care and support do not happen by chance. Clear processes, practical management systems, effective training and consistent quality monitoring all contribute to services that are sustainable and centred around the people they support.

Through GERACONSULT, GERATEC works alongside organisations to strengthen operations, improve compliance and develop practical solutions that work in the real world.

Could your organisation benefit from an outside perspective or support in strengthening its systems?

📩 Contact GERATEC to start the conversation and find out how our consulting team can assist.

📢 WE’RE HIRING | FOODSERVICE MANAGER – SOMERSET WEST

Are you an experienced Foodservice Manager who thrives on leading people, delivering excellent service and creating memorable food experiences?

GERATEC is looking for a proactive, organised and hands-on leader to join our management team in Somerset West.

We’re looking for someone who brings:
✅ Strong operational and team management experience
✅ Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills
✅ A passion for food and service excellence
✅ Sound planning, budgeting and problem-solving abilities
✅ Creativity, initiative and attention to detail
✅ A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of older persons

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we would love to hear from you.

📍 Somerset West
📅 Closing date: 30 August 2026
📧 Send your CV to [email protected]

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