SA Litho – General Assistant Vacancy

SA Litho is recruiting an entry-level General Assistant for a permanent position at its factory in Parow, Western Cape.

The successful candidate will join the Finishing Department and assist with production activities involving bundles of printed labels. Duties include shrink-wrapping, packing, identification labelling, quality checking, moving completed bundles and maintaining a clean working environment.

This opportunity may suit an applicant with at least Grade 11 and previous exposure to manufacturing or label printing who can work accurately, manage several tasks and contribute positively within a production team.

Important: This is a permanent entry-level manufacturing position. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship, apprenticeship or temporary work opportunity.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is an entry-level factory-support position within SA Litho’s Finishing Department in Parow.

The department handles printed labels during the final stages of production. The General Assistant will help ensure that completed bundles are correctly shrink-wrapped, identified, checked and packed according to production and customer requirements.

The employee will also help maintain an efficient and safe production environment through general housekeeping and maintenance-support duties.

This is a production-focused position rather than an office-based administrative role. Applicants should understand that accuracy, product handling, quality awareness and teamwork will be important parts of the job.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Shrink-wrap bundles of printed labels.
• Pack completed bundles into boxes where applicable.
• Ensure that the correct bundles are selected for shrink-wrapping.
• Check that the correct volume of labels is included in each bundle.
• Monitor the output quality of shrink-wrapped bundles.
• Attach the correct identification labels to completed bundles.
• Check whether bundle volumes meet customer requirements.
• Use a pallet-jack rider to move shrink-wrapped bundles.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties in the production area.
• Perform basic maintenance-support duties when allocated.
• Support production by checking quality during the manufacturing process.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Report problems, incorrect bundles or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow production instructions and workplace procedures.

Important: SA Litho may allocate additional reasonable production, finishing, packing, quality, housekeeping or factory-support duties according to operational requirements.

Minimum requirements

• A minimum Grade 11 qualification.
• Previous manufacturing or label-printing experience.
• Ability to manage several tasks.
• Ability to think and respond effectively while working.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to contribute.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

The official vacancy does not specify a minimum number of months or years of manufacturing experience. Applicants should provide their genuine experience and describe the duties they performed rather than assuming a particular length of service is required.

Grade 11 requirement explained

The minimum education requirement stated in the vacancy is Grade 11.

Applicants who have completed Matric or a higher qualification may also apply, but they should still make sure their CV is appropriate for an entry-level factory position.

The official application form asks candidates to select their highest qualification from several options. Candidates whose highest completed level is Grade 11 should choose the option that accurately reflects Grade 11 or lower.

Applicants should not select Matric unless they have genuinely completed Grade 12 and can provide supporting documentation if requested.

Experience requirement explained

Previous experience in manufacturing or label printing is included under the vacancy’s desired experience and qualification requirements.

Relevant experience may include:

• Working in a printing or packaging factory.
• Assisting on a production or finishing line.
• Shrink-wrapping and packing finished products.
• Checking products for quality defects.
• Labelling and identifying completed products.
• Preparing products for dispatch or storage.
• Using pallet-moving equipment.
• Performing factory housekeeping duties.
• Assisting machine operators or production employees.
• Following customer-specific packing or volume requirements.

Applicants with experience in another manufacturing environment should explain how their duties relate to production support, packing, quality checking, housekeeping or material movement.

Quality-control responsibilities

Quality checking is an important part of this position. The General Assistant must monitor the condition and accuracy of the shrink-wrapped bundles and help ensure that completed products meet the required specifications.

• Check that the correct label bundles are being processed.
• Confirm that bundle quantities meet the applicable requirements.
• Monitor the quality of the shrink wrapping.
• Check that the correct identification label is attached.
• Identify incorrect, damaged or poor-quality output.
• Support quality checks while production is taking place.

The employee should escalate quality problems rather than knowingly allowing an incorrect or defective bundle to continue through the production process.

Using a pallet-jack rider

The role includes using a pallet-jack rider to move shrink-wrapped bundles.

Applicants who have previously used pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment should include this experience on their CV. They should identify the equipment accurately and mention any relevant workplace training.

Candidates should not claim to be trained or authorised to operate equipment if they have not received the relevant instruction. The vacancy does not state that a forklift or pallet-jack licence is an essential application requirement.

Skills and personal qualities

• Attention to detail.
• Quality awareness.
• Ability to follow production instructions.
• Ability to identify incorrect bundles or quantities.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Enthusiasm and positive participation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Practical problem-solving ability.
• Workplace organisation.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Safety awareness.
• Willingness to perform housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate concerns to a supervisor.

Location and availability

The position is based in Parow in the Western Cape.

The official application form asks whether candidates are currently based in Cape Town. Applicants can indicate that they are based in Cape Town, are relocating, or would be willing to relocate for the role.

The vacancy does not confirm relocation assistance, accommodation or transport. Candidates who live outside the area should consider the cost and practical arrangements involved in relocating or travelling to Parow.

The exact working hours, shift pattern, weekend requirements and overtime arrangements are not stated in the main vacancy.

Work eligibility

The application form requires candidates to confirm their nationality and eligibility to work in South Africa.

• South African candidates may be required to provide an identity number.
• Foreign-national applicants may need to provide a passport number.
• A valid work-permit number may be requested where applicable.
• Candidates must answer the work-eligibility questions honestly.

The public vacancy does not confirm that immigration or work-visa sponsorship is available. Candidates who require sponsorship should not assume that the company will provide it.

Salary and employee benefits

The vacancy does not disclose the salary or payment frequency for this position.

The application form asks applicants to select their current salary or total cost-to-company range. This question relates to the applicant’s existing remuneration and does not confirm what SA Litho will pay for the General Assistant position.

SA Litho’s careers portal lists general employee benefits that may include retirement-fund contributions, group-risk cover, access to bursaries and skills development, occupational-health support and subsidised canteen facilities.

The portal also refers to attendance incentives, annual bonuses and overtime opportunities for shop-floor employees. Eligibility for any particular benefit is not confirmed specifically for this vacancy and should be checked if an offer is made.

Information requested in the application

The official application form asks candidates to provide or confirm information that includes:

• Personal and contact details.
• Nationality and work eligibility.
• South African identity or passport information, as applicable.
• Current province, city and postal code.
• An updated CV.
• Whether the applicant has previously worked for the company.
• Whether the applicant is currently based in Cape Town.
• Whether the applicant has a criminal record.
• Current salary or total cost to company.
• Highest completed qualification.
• Current notice period or immediate availability.
• South African residence or valid work-permit status.

Applicants should answer these questions truthfully. The form options do not change the minimum requirements stated in the vacancy itself.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• Proof of your Grade 11 results or highest completed qualification, if requested.
• Your Matric certificate, if applicable.
• A South African identity document, where applicable.
• A passport and valid work permit if you are a foreign national.
• Accurate details of previous manufacturing or printing experience.
• Correct employment dates and employer names.
• Details of any relevant production or equipment training.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

The initial form confirms that a CV must be uploaded. Other supporting documents may be requested later during screening or verification.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you have completed at least Grade 11.
• Show your highest completed qualification clearly.
• Include previous manufacturing or label-printing experience.
• Describe your production, packing and quality-checking duties.
• Mention shrink-wrapping experience where applicable.
• Include experience using a pallet jack or similar equipment.
• Check that your employment dates are accurate.
• Confirm whether you are based in Cape Town or willing to relocate.
• Provide truthful work-eligibility information.
• State your correct notice period.
• Check your cellphone number and email address.
• Submit before the official closing date.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About SA Litho

SA Litho Label Printers is a Western Cape-based label-printing business within Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers Limited. The company produces labels for customers operating in sectors that include fast-moving consumer goods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Learn more through the official SA Litho website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Submit your application by 20 August 2026 where possible.
• Show Grade 11 or your highest qualification prominently on your CV.
• Do not submit an office-focused CV for this factory position.
• Explain your manufacturing duties rather than listing only a job title.
• Mention packing, shrink-wrapping and quality-checking experience.
• Include housekeeping and production-support experience.
• State accurately whether you have used material-handling equipment.
• Answer the Cape Town and relocation question honestly.
• Provide your genuine salary and notice-period information.
• Check the application carefully before submitting it.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without showing a Grade 11 or higher qualification.
• Submitting a CV with no description of previous duties.
• Claiming manufacturing experience without explaining the work performed.
• Failing to mention relevant packing or quality-control experience.
• Claiming equipment experience that the applicant does not have.
• Selecting Matric when only Grade 11 has been completed.
• Providing incorrect salary or notice-period information.
• Assuming that relocation or transport assistance is provided.
• Leaving the work-eligibility questions incomplete.
• Missing the application deadline because of a late document upload.

Scam warning

Apply only through the official SA Litho Simplify recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform or job placement.
• Do not pay a person who claims they can guarantee employment at SA Litho.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Confirm that the vacancy title is General Assistant.
• Check that the listed division is SA Litho and the location is Parow.
• Upload identity and work-permit information only through an authorised process.
• Be cautious of unofficial forms or social-media recruiters requesting money.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified using the official SA Litho Simplify vacancy and application pages.

The official listing confirmed Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers Limited as the employer, SA Litho as the division, Parow as the location, permanent employment status, Grade 11 requirement, entry-level classification, Finishing Department duties, posted date and closing date.

The application form also confirmed the CV-upload requirement and questions relating to location, work eligibility, highest qualification, current remuneration, notice period and criminal-record status.

The vacancy does not state the salary, exact working hours, number of available positions, required length of experience, start date, shift structure, transport assistance or relocation support.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official SA Litho application page below.
2. Confirm that the vacancy is for General Assistant in Parow.
3. Read the complete permanent-position advert.
4. Prepare an updated CV.
5. Enter your personal and contact information.
6. Provide accurate nationality and work-eligibility information.
7. Enter your current province, city and postal code.
8. Upload your CV.
9. Answer the Cape Town location question honestly.
10. Select your genuine highest qualification.
11. Provide your correct salary and notice-period details.
12. Answer the criminal-record question truthfully.
13. Accept the recruitment terms and conditions after reading them.
14. Review the complete application.
15. Submit it before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 21 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 20 August 2026 where possible to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical, internet or document-upload problems.