Premier – Bread Packer

Applicants in Mthatha who are interested in production, bakery operations, and FMCG manufacturing can consider this Bread Packer opportunity at Premier. The role is suited to candidates who can work shifts, follow strict hygiene and safety procedures, and help ensure that products are packed correctly without compromising quality.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

Premier is recruiting for a Bread Packer at its BRB Mthatha site in the Eastern Cape. The role falls under the Production department and focuses on meeting daily production targets, supporting the bulk plan, and ensuring that product quality is maintained throughout the packing process.

This is a permanent production role in an FMCG manufacturing environment. Applicants should be prepared for shift work, hot manufacturing conditions, weekend work, public holiday shifts, and night shifts according to the roster.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who are physically reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. It may also suit candidates who have some previous production, bakery, packaging, warehouse, or manufacturing experience, although the official listing states that related production experience is advantageous rather than compulsory.

What you’ll do / learn

• Support daily production targets in the Production Department.
• Help ensure that production targets are met fully and on time.
• Maintain product quality during the packing process.
• Follow company rules, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Support production efficiencies.
• Assist with planned maintenance of assigned assets where required.
• Complete administration and record-control tasks linked to the role.
• Follow hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Comply with food safety requirements.
• Follow health and safety rules in the production environment.

Note: This is a permanent role, but applicants should still read the full official vacancy carefully before applying to confirm the latest application requirements and working conditions.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Related production experience will be advantageous.
• Must be able and available to work shifts.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and on weekends.
• Must be able to work rotational shifts, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and night shifts according to the shift roster.
• Must be able to work in hot manufacturing conditions.

Skills and competencies required:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivation.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Employment equity and internal recruitment note:

Premier states that it promotes from within wherever possible, meaning internal applicants may receive priority. The company also states that it recruits and appoints in line with its Employment Equity goals and objectives.

What this role really means

A Bread Packer role in a bakery production environment is practical and routine-focused. The work is linked to product handling, packing standards, cleanliness, hygiene, production targets, and teamwork. Because the product is food, following procedures is very important: small mistakes in hygiene, packing, or housekeeping can affect quality and safety.

For your CV, mention any experience involving packing, production lines, food handling, bakery work, warehouse work, stock movement, cleaning standards, health and safety, shift work, or manufacturing environments. Even general worker or casual production experience can be useful if it shows reliability, discipline, and the ability to work under pressure.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification proof.
• Details of any production, packing, bakery, warehouse, food handling, or manufacturing experience.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Any relevant safety, food handling, or production-related certificates, if available.

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About the sponsor

Premier is a South African FMCG company involved in producing and distributing food products, including bakery and related consumer goods. Its bakery operations require production, packing, quality, logistics, and operational support teams to help ensure that products are manufactured and supplied according to business and customer requirements.for more information visit the company website Premier FMCG

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply early because the closing date is soon.
• Make your production, packing, warehouse, or food-handling experience easy to find on your CV.
• Mention if you have worked shifts, weekends, overtime, or night shifts before.
• Show reliability, teamwork, hygiene awareness, and safety awareness in your CV wording.
• Keep your CV short, clear, and focused on practical work experience.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Not showing Grade 12 or equivalent clearly on the CV.
• Leaving out production, packing, warehouse, or food-handling experience.
• Submitting a CV with missing phone number or email address.
• Not mentioning shift-work availability.
• Using a generic CV that does not show practical work duties.
• Waiting until the closing date before applying.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official Premier eRecruit vacancy page. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, background check, medical check, training placement, or guaranteed employment. If someone asks for money to secure this job, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official Premier careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Premier eRecruit vacancy listing for reference number PRE260603-3. The listing confirmed the employer, job title, department, site, location, job type classification, closing date, purpose of the job, responsibilities, qualification requirement, experience requirement, skills, working conditions, and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Premier eRecruit application link below.
2. Read the full vacancy details carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Grade 12/equivalent requirement and can work the required shifts.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Complete or update your online candidate profile.
6. Submit your application before the closing date.

Application Closing Date

Application Closing Date: 10 June 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early because online vacancies may close once enough applications have been received.