Tsebo – General Assistants

If you are looking for practical kitchen or canteen support work, these General Assistant opportunities at Fedics may be worth considering. Tsebo is recruiting for the same role in Midrand and Elandsfontein, giving suitable applicants a chance to work in a fast-paced catering environment where cleanliness, food service support, and teamwork all matter.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a permanent general assistant role in a catering environment. The position is focused on helping the canteen and kitchen run smoothly by maintaining cleanliness, supporting food service, assisting with basic food preparation, and following hygiene and safety standards throughout the workday.

Note: This is not just a cleaning-only role. A position like this is better suited to someone who is comfortable moving between kitchen support, food service, washing duties, and customer-facing tasks when needed.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone who is comfortable with practical, hands-on work in a kitchen or canteen setting
• An applicant who can work neatly, quickly, and reliably in a service environment
• A person who is willing to help with both back-of-house and customer-facing tasks
• Someone who wants entry-level exposure in workplace catering or food service support

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical exposure to kitchen support work, food service, hygiene routines, cash register handling, and day-to-day teamwork in a catering environment.

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, canteen, and service areas
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and other kitchen equipment
• Assist with basic food preparation when required (minimal cooking)
• Serve food to customers during meal times
• Operate the cash register and handle customer transactions
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are followed at all times
• Assist the team with general duties as needed

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Matric

Advantageous

• Previous experience in a similar role

Skills, competencies and personal attributes

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• High level of cleanliness and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated

What this role really means

A general assistant role like this usually means helping the kitchen team wherever support is needed so that service runs smoothly. In practice, that can include cleaning, washing equipment, helping with simple preparation, serving customers, and stepping in with general duties during busy periods. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are dependable, comfortable with routine physical work, and willing to support the team across different tasks.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting kitchen, canteen, cashier, cleaning, or food service experience shown clearly on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Tsebo Solutions Group is an African integrated workplace management solutions business that provides services such as facilities management, catering, security, cleaning, hygiene, remote site services, and other workplace support solutions. Fedics forms part of Tsebo’s catering portfolio and provides food and catering services across different environments. Visit the Tsebo website or the Fedics page for more information.

Quick tips for this application

• Keep your CV simple and easy to read
• If you have worked in a kitchen, canteen, tuckshop, café, or cleaning role, mention that clearly
• Show that you are comfortable with hygiene, teamwork, and customer service
• If you have used a cash register or handled customer transactions before, include that clearly
• Use your CV to highlight punctuality, reliability, and willingness to help with different duties

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic CV that does not show practical work readiness
• Leaving out your Matric details
• Not mentioning any cleaning, food service, or cashier exposure you may have
• Using a CV that makes it hard to see your contact details clearly
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents
• Waiting too close to the closing date to apply

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this opportunity. The vacancy states that Tsebo does not charge individuals seeking employment any fees for registration, application, administration, or placement. Use only the official Tsebo careers platform linked below.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the live official Tsebo vacancies for General Assistant under references TSE260415-3 and TSE260415-2 and confirmed that the title, division, job type, duties, requirements, and closing date match, with the main differences being the work locations and reference numbers.

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How to apply

1. Choose the location that suits you best from the application links below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your profile fits the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Complete your application through the official Tsebo careers platform.
5. Submit your application before 18 April 2026.
6. Please note that the vacancies say internal candidates will be considered first before external applicants are reviewed.

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