Tsebo – General Assistant

TsAfrika Catering Solutions, a division of Tsebo Solutions Group, is recruiting a General Assistant for a full-time position in Cape Town Central, Western Cape.

The successful candidate will assist cooks and chefs with food preparation, serve meals, operate the cash register and help maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and canteen.

Important: Applicants must be 18 years old and have completed Matric or a Senior Certificate. The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand, bend and lift.

At a glance

Minimum requirements

• Be 18 years of age.
• Have completed Matric or a Senior Certificate.
• Be able to work quickly, carefully and safely.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be honest, reliable and methodical.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Have the stamina to work 45–50 hours per week.
• Be physically able to bend, stand and lift.
• Be free from skin allergies to foods and detergents, as required by the official advert.

Key duties

• Assist cooks and chefs with meal preparation, particularly salads and desserts.
• Place meals and other food on the serving line.
• Keep the serving line clean and properly stocked.
• Serve customers and operate the cash register where required.
• Clean canteen tables, kitchens and other assigned areas.
• Follow hygiene, food-safety and workplace health-and-safety standards.
• Store and record leftover food correctly.
• Count and hand over stock to the next shift where applicable.
• Respond appropriately to customer complaints and compliments.
• Attend required meetings and training courses.
• Complete other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Salary and employment information

The vacancy is classified as full time. The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, contract duration or whether the position is permanent.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A clear copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Your Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Any relevant catering, food-safety or customer-service certificates.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

About TsAfrika and Tsebo

TsAfrika is Tsebo Solutions Group’s catering division. It provides corporate, hospitality and specialist catering services supported by Tsebo’s broader facilities-management operations.

Learn more on the official TsAfrika website.

Scam warning

Apply only through Tsebo’s official recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform or job placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees employment in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the reference number is TSE260904-6.
• Confirm that the location is Cape Town Central.
• Upload personal documents only through Tsebo’s secure recruitment portal.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified using Tsebo’s official recruitment listing for General Assistant, reference TSE260904-6.

The listing confirmed the TsAfrika Catering Solutions business unit, Cape Town Central location, full-time classification, Matric requirement, duties, physical requirements and closing date.

The advert does not state the salary, employee benefits, number of available positions or contract duration.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Tsebo application page below.
2. Confirm that the position is General Assistant.
3. Confirm that the reference number is TSE260904-6.
4. Read the complete vacancy information.
5. Sign in or create an online recruitment profile.
6. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
7. Upload your updated CV and requested documents.
8. Review your contact details and application answers.
9. Submit the application before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 11 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 10 September 2026 where possible to avoid last-minute technical or document-upload problems.