Clover – General Worker

General Worker roles can help applicants build practical workplace experience in production support, product handling, cleaning, housekeeping, health and safety, shift work and basic operational tasks. Clover is recruiting General Workers for its Production department in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal.

This is a permanent opportunity with 2 positions available. The successful candidates will perform basic tasks in the Cream Pack Ampak department, including handling products, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged goods, loading and maintaining cleanliness.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a permanent General Worker role that requires Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4, fluency in Business English, readiness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and the ability to work in extreme conditions.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a General Worker opportunity with Clover in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal.

The official advert states that the General Worker will perform basic tasks within the Cream Pack Ampak department. These tasks include handling products, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged goods, loading and maintaining cleanliness.

The role supports the Production team and requires compliance with standard operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and housekeeping standards.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern or whether transport is provided.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who have Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 and are interested in practical production, food service, factory, warehouse or general worker experience.

It may be suitable for someone who can work shifts, weekends and public holidays, follow standard operating procedures, work in extreme conditions and complete readiness assessments.

The role may also suit applicants with previous experience in production, packing, product handling, loading, cleaning, housekeeping, sorting, food manufacturing, warehouse support or general worker duties.

Because the vacancy is based in Queensburgh, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the workplace and work the required shifts before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following duties and responsibilities:

Basic production and general tasks

• Perform basic and general tasks.
• Complete basic tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support the Production team with general duties.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required by management.
• Work in line with operational requirements in a shift environment.

Product handling and loading

• Handle products as required in the Cream Pack Ampak department.
• Assist with shrink-wrapping activities.
• Assist with sorting damaged goods.
• Assist with loading duties.
• Follow instructions when handling products and materials.

Health, safety and housekeeping

• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Help keep the work area clean and organised.
• Follow workplace safety instructions and production standards.
• Support a clean and safe production environment.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Clover may allocate additional reasonable production, product-handling, cleaning, loading, housekeeping, health-and-safety or ad hoc tasks according to operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4.
• Must be fluent in Business English.
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Must pass readiness assessments.
• Should be able to perform basic and general production tasks.
• Should be able to handle products safely and accurately.
• Should be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Should comply with health and safety regulations.
• Should maintain housekeeping standards.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Grade 12 or NQF4 requirement explained

The official advert requires Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4.

Applicants should state their school qualification clearly on the CV and should be prepared to upload proof if requested through the official Clover eRecruit application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

Shift work requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Applicants should consider whether they can work a production shift environment before applying. This may include weekend work, public holiday work and different shift times depending on Clover’s operational requirements.

Applicants should also consider reliable transport to and from the Queensburgh site, especially if shifts start early, finish late or fall on weekends and public holidays.

Extreme conditions requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be able to work in extreme conditions.

Applicants should understand that production and food-service environments may involve physically demanding tasks, temperature-controlled areas, repetitive work, standing for long periods, cleaning standards and strict health-and-safety requirements.

Applicants should consider whether they can perform the required duties safely and consistently before applying.

Readiness assessments explained

The official advert states that applicants must pass readiness assessments.

Applicants should answer all application questions honestly and should be prepared for any assessments Clover may use to check suitability for the role.

The official advert does not provide detailed information about the readiness assessments.

Competencies listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following competencies:

• Acts with honesty and consistency.
• Maintains high standards.
• Must be a team player.
• Commitment and motivation.
• Communicate effectively.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Reliability and punctuality.
• Willingness to perform practical general worker duties.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Attention to cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Awareness of health and safety rules.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Honesty and consistency.
• Commitment and motivation.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to maintain high standards in a production environment.
• Readiness for shift work, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to work safely in challenging production conditions.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical General Worker role in a production environment.

The successful candidates should expect hands-on work involving product handling, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged goods, loading, cleaning, housekeeping and general support to the Production team.

The role is permanent and has 2 positions available, but applicants must still meet the education, language, shift-work, extreme-conditions and readiness-assessment requirements.

Because the job is in a production environment, reliability, teamwork, safety awareness, cleanliness and the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures are important.

Applicants should confirm salary, benefits, working hours, shift schedule, transport requirements and any additional employment conditions directly with Clover if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4, if requested.
• Details of any production, factory, warehouse, food-service or general worker experience.
• Examples of product handling, packing, shrink-wrapping or loading experience, if applicable.
• Examples of cleaning, housekeeping or maintaining work-area standards.
• Examples of working according to procedures or safety rules.
• Information showing that you can work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Information showing that you can work in extreme conditions.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details, if applicable.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Clover eRecruit application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a permanent General Worker opportunity. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth programme.

The official advert requires Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4, fluent Business English, ability to work in extreme conditions, ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and passing readiness assessments.

The official advert states that the role is within the Cream Pack Ampak department and includes basic tasks such as product handling, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged goods, loading and maintaining cleanliness.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern or whether transport is provided.

Clover states that it is committed to Employment Equity and Transformation. Preference will be given to employees from designated groups.

About the sponsor

Clover is a well-known South African food and beverage company with a long history in the dairy industry.

Clover’s careers page describes the company as South Africa’s largest employer in the dairy industry and a leader in the broader food and beverage sector.

The Clover story began in 1898, and the company is known for its branded foods and beverages portfolio.

Learn more through the official Clover website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 06 July 2026.
• Submit by 05 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Use reference number CLO260626-4 when tracking the vacancy.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4.
• Highlight production, factory, food-service, packing, loading or general worker experience if you have it.
• Show that you can work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Show that you can follow Standard Operating Procedures and health-and-safety rules.
• Include examples of cleaning, housekeeping and maintaining work-area standards.
• Do not exaggerate production or general worker experience.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4.
• Not showing Business English ability where relevant.
• Ignoring the shift, weekend and public holiday work requirement.
• Ignoring the requirement to work in extreme conditions.
• Not preparing for readiness assessments.
• Submitting a CV that does not show practical work readiness.
• Leaving production, packing, loading, cleaning or housekeeping experience off the CV where relevant.
• Not showing teamwork, honesty, consistency and commitment.
• Providing incorrect employment dates or qualification details.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Clover eRecruit vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 06 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Clover eRecruit vacancy page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Clover website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniform, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Clover position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Clover vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Clover eRecruit listing for General Worker, reference number CLO260626-4.

The official listing confirmed the job title, closing date, reference number, permanent job type, Production department, number of positions, Queensburgh location, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa country, required education level, food-service job category and job advert summary.

The official listing also confirmed the Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 requirement, Business English requirement, extreme-conditions requirement, shift/weekend/public-holiday requirement, readiness-assessment requirement, competencies, duties and Employment Equity policy wording.

The official advert did not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern or whether transport is provided when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Clover application link below.
2. Read the complete General Worker vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 requirement.
4. Confirm that you can work in extreme conditions.
5. Confirm that you can work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
6. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official eRecruit platform.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete your profile fully, because the site may require a complete profile before applications can be submitted.
10. Complete all personal, education and employment-history questions honestly.
11. Enter your production, product-handling, loading, cleaning, housekeeping, shift-work and general worker experience accurately.
12. Upload your updated CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application by 05 July 2026 where possible.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 06 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 05 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.