Tiger Brands – General Worker

Tiger Brands is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for a full-time General Worker position at its Isando operation.

The position involves physical and manual work, including moving products, stacking finished cases, completing quality checks and maintaining a clean and safe food-production environment.

Important: Applications close on 23 September 2026. Applicants need Matric, must be physically and medically fit, and must be willing to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required.

At a glance

Minimum requirements

• A National Senior Certificate or Matric qualification.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Be medically and physically fit for manual work.
• Ability to lift, carry and move loads weighing up to 25kg.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to follow food-safety, workplace-safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

The official listing does not state a minimum work-experience requirement, age restriction, driver’s licence requirement or additional tertiary qualification requirement.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Participate in physical and manual labour activities.
• Lift, carry and move products and other loads weighing up to 25kg.
• Stack and palletise finished cases on the correct pallets.
• Inspect products and materials for visible defects.
• Complete relevant quality-check documents when required.
• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow workplace-safety procedures and protocols.
• Wear and use the required personal protective equipment.
• Identify and report potential safety risks and observations.
• Assist with closing identified safety risks where required.
• Follow the company’s food-safety policies.

Physical and working conditions

This role requires regular physical activity, including lifting, carrying, standing and working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Applicants must be prepared to work shifts, weekends and overtime when operationally required. The official vacancy does not provide the exact shift schedule or ordinary working hours.

Salary and benefits

The official vacancy does not disclose the salary, overtime arrangements, employee benefits or allowances associated with the position.

Applicants should confirm the remuneration, shift structure, overtime conditions and employment benefits if shortlisted.

Employment Equity

Tiger Brands states that preference may be given, but is not limited, to applicants from under-represented designated groups in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and targets.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• Your National Senior Certificate or Matric certificate.
• A copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Copies of any relevant food-safety, health and safety or production certificates.
• Accurate details of previous employment, where applicable.
• Contactable references, where available.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

The official vacancy does not list every compulsory upload. Follow the instructions presented on the Tiger Brands Workday application form.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you have completed Matric.
• Show any production, warehouse, packing or general-worker experience accurately.
• Mention experience with manual handling, palletising or quality checks where applicable.
• Highlight your understanding of hygiene and workplace safety.
• Confirm that you can lift and move loads weighing up to 25kg.
• Confirm that you can stand for extended periods.
• Check your availability for shifts, weekends and overtime.
• Ensure that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Complete all required Workday application sections.
• Apply immediately because the deadline is approaching.

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About Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is a major South African manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded food, beverages and other fast-moving consumer goods. Its products are sold across numerous everyday food and household categories.

Learn more through the official Tiger Brands website

Scam warning

Apply only through the official Tiger Brands Workday recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, medical assessment, uniform, training 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 position is General Worker in Isando.
• Confirm that the requisition number is JR003253.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official recruitment process.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified using Tiger Brands’ official Workday listing for General Worker in Isando, requisition JR003253.

The official listing confirmed the Isando location, on-site arrangement, full-time schedule, Matric requirement, physical requirements, shift availability, responsibilities and closing date.

The vacancy does not state the salary, minimum work experience, exact shift schedule, number of available positions, benefits or expected starting date.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Tiger Brands application page below.
2. Confirm that the position is General Worker.
3. Confirm that the location is Isando.
4. Confirm that the requisition number is JR003253.
5. Read the complete physical and working requirements.
6. Select the Apply option.
7. Sign in to your Workday account or create an applicant profile.
8. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
9. Upload your CV and requested supporting documents.
10. Review and submit your application before the deadline.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 23 September 2026.

The deadline is approaching. Applicants should submit immediately rather than waiting until the final hours of the application period.