Tsebo – General Assistant (Sculler)

Kitchens rely on clean, organised and hygienic back-of-house support to keep food service running smoothly. Tsebo is inviting applicants to apply for a General Assistant (Sculler) position within its EatFresh business unit in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Tsebo General Assistant (Sculler) role is a kitchen support position focused on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and wash-up areas. The role supports food service operations by keeping dishes, utensils, equipment, surfaces and scullery areas clean, safe and organised.

The official listing states that the successful applicant will help ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene standards while supporting chefs and kitchen staff during service and peak periods.

Fields of study considered

This is not a study-field-based internship or graduate programme. The official listing requires Grade 12 and practical suitability for kitchen, cleaning, hygiene and food service support duties.

• Grade 12.
• Kitchen support experience may be useful.
• Cleaning, hygiene or scullery experience may support your application.
• Food service or catering experience may be advantageous.
• Experience in a canteen, restaurant, hotel, hospital kitchen, school kitchen or staff dining environment may be useful.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who enjoy practical work, can follow hygiene rules carefully and are comfortable supporting a busy kitchen environment.

• Applicants with Grade 12.
• People who enjoy practical and methodical work.
• Applicants who are honest, reliable and able to work quickly and safely.
• People with good personal hygiene and a strong understanding of cleanliness.
• Applicants who can work as part of a kitchen or food service team.
• People who can stand, bend and lift during the working day.
• Applicants who have the stamina to work 45-50 hours per week.
• People who are able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by operations.

What you’ll do / learn

The role gives successful applicants practical exposure to scullery work, kitchen hygiene, food service support and cleaning procedures in a catering environment.

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment thoroughly.
• Keep the scullery, kitchen, storage and wash-up areas clean, safe and organised.
• Follow correct procedures for handling, washing and storing kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required, such as peeling, chopping or portioning.
• Remove refuse and dispose of waste correctly and hygienically.
• Clean floors, walls, drains, fridges and preparation surfaces according to cleaning schedules.
• Refill cleaning and hygiene supplies where required.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Report damaged equipment, shortages or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff during service and peak periods.
• Follow EatFresh and Tsebo policies, procedures and instructions.
• Work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by operations.

Note: This is a permanent General Assistant (Sculler) role. Applicants should be prepared for practical kitchen support duties, cleaning tasks, hygiene standards, standing for long periods and working during busy food service periods.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Grade 12.
• Must enjoy practical and methodical work.
• Must be honest and reliable.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to work quickly and safely.
• Must have good personal hygiene.
• Must be free from skin allergies to foods and detergents.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must have the stamina to work 45-50 hours per week.
• Must be able to bend, stand and lift.

Abilities and competencies required

• Cleanliness and hygiene awareness.
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning products and kitchen equipment.
• Physical stamina for standing, bending, lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail when washing, storing and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to support chefs and kitchen staff during peak periods.

What scullery work really involves

Scullery work is an important part of food service because the kitchen cannot operate properly without clean utensils, equipment, surfaces and wash-up areas. A sculler helps keep the back-of-house area hygienic, organised and ready for service.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Grade 12 qualification, any kitchen, cleaning, food service, canteen, restaurant, catering, housekeeping or general assistant experience. If you have worked with cleaning schedules, waste disposal, dishwashing, food preparation support or hygiene procedures, include those duties clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested.
• Grade 12 certificate, if requested.
• Any certificates or documents linked to food hygiene, cleaning, health and safety or catering, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Details of any kitchen, scullery, cleaning, canteen, catering or food service experience.
• References from previous employers, supervisors or managers, if available.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows that you can work practical shifts and physically active duties.

Important: The official listing states that applicants must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by operations. It also states that Tsebo does not charge individuals seeking employment any fees for registration, application, administration or placement.

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About the sponsor

Tsebo Solutions Group is an African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions provider. According to the official Tsebo website, the group has operated for over 50 years and provides services across areas such as catering, facilities management, cleaning, hygiene, pest control, security, energy, remote site services, engineering, water management and workplace design. More information is available on the official Tsebo Solutions Group website and the Tsebo careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the closing date because kitchen support roles can close quickly.
• Make your Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight any work where you washed dishes, cleaned kitchens, handled refuse, supported food preparation or maintained hygiene standards.
• If you have worked in a restaurant, canteen, hotel, school kitchen, hospital kitchen or catering environment, mention it clearly.
• Show that you can work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Keep your CV practical and focused on reliability, hygiene, teamwork and physical stamina.
• Use a professional email address and make sure your cellphone number is correct.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Grade 12.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention cleaning, kitchen support, hygiene, scullery work or food service experience.
• Not showing that you can work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Leaving out practical experience such as dishwashing, waste disposal, food preparation support or cleaning schedules.
• Not checking that Johannesburg is suitable for your transport situation.
• Using an email address you do not check regularly.
• Waiting until the final day to submit the application.
• Not proofreading your CV even though the role requires following instructions and procedures carefully.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Tsebo eRecruit application page. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, background check, training, placement or document submission. The official listing states that Tsebo will not charge individuals seeking employment any fees, whether for registration, application, administration or placement.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Tsebo eRecruit vacancy page for the General Assistant (Sculler) position. The listing confirms the reference number, job title, EatFresh business unit / division, Johannesburg location, Gauteng province, permanent job type classification, closing date, job description, duties, skills, Grade 12 qualification requirement, employment equity note and no-fee recruitment warning.

The closing date was listed as 04 June 2026 at the time of verification. Applicants should apply before the deadline and check the official Tsebo eRecruit page for updates.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Tsebo eRecruit application link below.
2. Read the full General Assistant (Sculler) listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Grade 12.
4. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the application form.
5. Make sure your CV clearly shows any kitchen, scullery, cleaning, catering or food service experience.
6. Complete the online application through the official Tsebo eRecruit page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 04 June 2026

Tsebo states that internal candidates will be considered first where possible, in line with company policy. The company is also committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.