Tiger Brands – General Worker

Production and warehouse operations depend on accurate stock records as much as they depend on the physical movement of products. Tiger Brands is recruiting a full-time PRS General Worker to support production recording, inventory control, pallet management and general operational activities at its Hennenman operation in the Free State.

The successful candidate will capture production and stock movements on Oracle systems, reconcile physical stock against shift reports, investigate discrepancies, prepare and label pallets, support receiving and dispatch activities and maintain the required food-safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

Important: Although the advertised title is General Worker, this is not a basic manual-labour position only. The role requires strong numerical ability, excellent computer literacy, accurate recordkeeping and the ability to investigate stock and production variances.

At a glance

Important job-title clarification

The official vacancy title is General Worker, while the job-purpose section describes the position as a PRS General Worker.

The vacancy does not explain what the PRS abbreviation represents. Applicants should not expand or interpret the abbreviation unless Tiger Brands provides that information during recruitment.

The responsibilities show that this is a combined operational and stock-administration role. The employee will perform physical warehouse and production-support duties while also capturing information, completing calculations and maintaining accurate electronic and paper records.

Applicants should therefore not treat this as a cleaning, packing or loading position only. Strong numerical, computer and stock-control ability will be important during screening.

What this opportunity is

This is a full-time, onsite General Worker position supporting Tiger Brands’ production and warehouse operations in Hennenman.

The successful candidate will help maintain accurate production and stock records while also supporting pallet preparation, receiving, stock movement, staging and dispatch activities.

The role includes daily stock counting, stock reconciliation and investigation of discrepancies between physical inventory, shift reports and system information.

The employee will also help ensure that pallets and stock movements have the required quality, compliance and traceability documentation.

This is an ordinary employment vacancy. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship, apprenticeship or YES Youth Programme opportunity.

The official vacancy states that the position is full time but does not confirm whether the employment contract will be permanent, temporary or fixed term.

Who this position may suit

This position may suit a Matric graduate with strong numerical ability and an interest in manufacturing, production, warehousing or inventory control.

It may be particularly relevant to applicants who have worked as General Workers, Production Assistants, Warehouse Assistants, Stock Controllers, Inventory Assistants, Dispatch Assistants or Production Recorders.

The role may also suit someone who is comfortable switching between computer-based recordkeeping and practical work on a production or warehouse floor.

Applicants should be able to complete calculations carefully, identify information that does not balance and report discrepancies instead of ignoring or informally adjusting them.

Previous experience in manufacturing, FMCG or production may strengthen an application, but it is listed as advantageous rather than compulsory.

Main responsibilities

Capture production and stock movements

• Capture production information accurately on the applicable Oracle systems.
• Process stock movements on the system.
• Ensure that transactions are entered correctly.
• Complete system entries within the required timeframes.
• Check information before completing a transaction.
• Use the correct stock codes, quantities, movement types and other required information.
• Report system or transaction problems to the appropriate Team Leader or Supervisor.

Balance stock against shift reports

• Balance stock information against the relevant shift reports.
• Complete end-of-shift stock reconciliations.
• Compare recorded production with physical or reported stock movements.
• Identify differences between reports and system information.
• Check calculations before submitting reconciliation information.
• Escalate unresolved differences through the proper reporting process.

Conduct stock counts and reconciliations

• Conduct daily stock counts.
• Compare physical stock with electronic records.
• Complete stock reconciliations accurately.
• Record actual quantities rather than estimates.
• Identify missing, excess, incorrectly recorded or misplaced stock.
• Assist with cycle counts and broader inventory checks.
• Support stock audits when required.

Investigate stock discrepancies

• Identify stock discrepancies, variances and system inaccuracies.
• Review relevant production and stock documentation.
• Check whether transactions were entered correctly and on time.
• Help trace the movement of stock through the relevant processes.
• Report investigation findings accurately.
• Avoid changing figures merely to force a reconciliation to balance.
• Escalate unresolved or repeated discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

Provide operational stock information

• Provide accurate production and stock information to Team Leaders.
• Provide relevant information to Supervisors.
• Communicate variances and system problems clearly.
• Supply information within required reporting deadlines.
• Explain the source of figures where necessary.
• Maintain professional communication with production and warehouse employees.

Prepare and manage pallets

• Prepare pallets according to Tiger Brands’ operational standards.
• Label pallets correctly.
• Stretch wrap pallets as required.
• Check that pallet information matches the applicable products and documentation.
• Help ensure that pallets are stable and prepared for the next operational stage.
• Report damaged pallets, packaging or products.
• Follow the applicable manual-handling and safety procedures.

Maintain traceability and compliance documentation

• Ensure that pallets are accompanied by the required documentation.
• Check compliance information.
• Check traceability documentation.
• Check quality-related documentation.
• Complete production and stock-control documents accurately.
• Submit documentation within the required timeframes.
• Report incomplete, incorrect or missing documentation immediately.

Support receiving and stock movement

• Assist with receiving stock when required.
• Support the staging of products and materials.
• Assist with moving stock to the correct operational areas.
• Help ensure that stock is placed in the correct location.
• Check stock movements against the relevant documentation.
• Report damaged, missing or incorrectly delivered items.
• Follow authorised stock-movement procedures.

Support dispatch activities

• Assist with dispatch activities where required.
• Help verify that the correct stock is prepared for dispatch.
• Check quantities, labels and supporting documentation.
• Report dispatch discrepancies before stock leaves the operation.
• Support the orderly movement of dispatched stock.
• Follow traceability, quality and stock-control requirements.

Assist with audits and inventory investigations

• Assist with stock audits.
• Participate in cycle counts.
• Support inventory investigations.
• Provide relevant records and stock information.
• Help trace stock transactions and physical movements.
• Answer audit-related questions accurately.
• Correct authorised errors through the proper process.

Maintain housekeeping standards

• Maintain excellent housekeeping in the allocated work area.
• Keep production and warehouse spaces organised.
• Remove waste through the correct process.
• Keep access routes and work areas free from unnecessary obstructions.
• Store materials and equipment in designated areas.
• Report spills, damaged equipment and unsafe conditions.
• Support hygiene and food-safety requirements.

Support production operations

• Support production teams when operational assistance is required.
• Perform reasonable general operational duties.
• Follow instructions from authorised Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Complete allocated work within required deadlines.
• Communicate delays, shortages and operational problems.
• Work cooperatively with production and warehouse colleagues.
• Assist in areas reasonably required by management.

Participate in continuous improvement

• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support operational-excellence programmes.
• Identify recurring stock or process problems.
• Communicate reasonable improvement suggestions.
• Follow approved process changes.
• Participate in training connected with improved operations.

Important: The responsibilities above are based on the official vacancy. Tiger Brands may assign additional reasonable production, warehouse, stock-control, documentation, housekeeping or operational duties according to business requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Excellent mathematical and numerical skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Ability to work with stock-management systems.
• Ability to complete accurate stock calculations.
• Ability to complete stock reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Availability for shifts, weekends and overtime when operationally required.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform general manual duties.
• Commitment to quality, hygiene, food safety and operational standards.
• Complete, accurate and truthful application information.

Advantageous experience

Previous experience in one or more of the following environments is advantageous:

• Manufacturing.
• Fast-moving consumer goods.
• Production.
• Food manufacturing.
• Warehouse operations.
• Stock control or inventory administration.

This experience is advantageous rather than stated as an essential minimum. Applicants should describe only experience they genuinely have and can support through employment records or references.

Grade 12 requirement explained

Grade 12 or Matric is an essential requirement for this position.

Applicants should show the qualification clearly on their CVs and enter the education information accurately in the official Workday application.

A clear Matric certificate or statement of results should be prepared if Tiger Brands requests supporting documentation.

The official vacancy does not state particular school-subject or minimum-percentage requirements. However, strong mathematical and numerical skills are expressly required.

Numerical ability explained

This position requires more than basic counting. The employee must complete accurate stock calculations, compare figures and reconcile differences between physical stock, system transactions and shift reports.

Applicants should be comfortable working with quantities, totals, differences, balances and production figures.

Numerical accuracy will be important because incorrect figures may affect production records, stock availability, traceability and operational reporting.

Applicants should check their calculations carefully and report unexplained differences rather than changing figures without authorisation.

Computer and Oracle-system requirements

Excellent computer literacy and the ability to work with stock-management systems are required.

The successful candidate will capture and process production and stock movements on Oracle systems.

The official vacancy does not identify the specific Oracle module or version used at the Hennenman operation.

Applicants with Oracle experience should state the type of work completed on the system. Applicants without Oracle experience should not claim it, but may highlight genuine experience with other enterprise-resource-planning, warehouse, inventory or stock-control systems.

Relevant computer skills may also include spreadsheets, electronic reports, data capturing, stock records and basic workplace communication systems.

Shift, weekend and overtime requirement

Applicants must be able to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required by operational needs.

The official advert does not provide the shift pattern, starting and finishing times, weekend rotation or expected overtime frequency.

Applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the Hennenman site for different shift times before applying.

The exact roster, overtime arrangements, public-holiday requirements and transport expectations should be confirmed if an applicant is shortlisted.

Physical-work requirement

The successful candidate must be physically fit and able to perform general manual duties.

The work may involve standing, walking, preparing pallets, stretch wrapping, moving appropriate stock and supporting receiving, staging and dispatch activities.

The official vacancy does not state an exact lifting limit or describe a separate physical assessment.

Employees must follow safe manual-handling practices and should use approved equipment or request assistance when an item cannot be moved safely.

Key competencies

• High level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong numerical aptitude.
• Accurate data-handling ability.
• Ability to identify stock and production problems.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Ability to resolve problems within the employee’s authority.
• Good organisational ability.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Positive work ethic.
• Strong teamwork.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Commitment to food safety.
• Commitment to operational excellence.

Compliance and safety requirements

The successful candidate will work in a regulated production environment and must comply with the applicable Tiger Brands policies, procedures and standards.

Good Manufacturing Practices

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.
• Maintain the required personal and workplace hygiene.
• Protect products and materials against contamination.
• Follow the approved production, storage and handling processes.
• Report conduct or conditions that may affect product quality or food safety.

FSSC 22000 requirements

• Follow the applicable Food Safety Management System requirements.
• Complete food-safety and traceability documentation accurately.
• Maintain required product and stock traceability.
• Report possible contamination or food-safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in required food-safety training and compliance activities.

Health, safety and environmental standards

• Follow all applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Use safe working practices.
• Report hazards, incidents, injuries and unsafe behaviour.
• Follow environmental procedures for waste, spills and operational materials.
• Participate in mandatory safety and environmental training.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Use PPE correctly and consistently.
• Keep assigned PPE in the required condition.
• Report damaged, missing or unsuitable PPE.
• Do not enter restricted operational areas without the required protective equipment.

What this position really means

This position combines administrative accuracy with practical production and warehouse work.

The employee may spend part of a shift capturing information and reconciling reports and another part preparing pallets, counting stock or supporting stock movement.

The General Worker title should therefore not be interpreted as meaning that computer or mathematical ability is unimportant.

Errors in stock quantities, production records or traceability documents may affect inventory accuracy, production reporting, quality controls and dispatch operations.

The environment may be physically active and deadline-driven. Applicants must be willing to follow strict food-safety, hygiene, quality and workplace-safety procedures.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, employment term, starting date or number of available positions. These details should be confirmed if an applicant is shortlisted or receives an offer.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• An updated CV.
• Grade 12 / Matric details.
• A clear Matric certificate or statement of results, if requested.
• A valid identity document, if requested.
• Details of any manufacturing, FMCG or production experience.
• Details of warehouse, inventory or stock-control experience.
• Accurate employer names, job titles and employment dates.
• Examples of stock counting and reconciliation duties.
• Examples of production or stock data capturing.
• Details of Oracle or other stock-management system experience.
• Examples demonstrating mathematical and problem-solving ability.
• Examples of working under quality, hygiene or safety procedures.
• Accurate information about availability for shifts, weekends and overtime.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Tiger Brands Workday platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a full-time, onsite General Worker position at Tiger Brands in Hennenman.

Grade 12, strong numerical skills, problem-solving ability and excellent computer literacy are required.

Previous manufacturing, FMCG or production experience is advantageous but is not stated as compulsory.

The successful candidate must be physically fit and available for shifts, weekends and overtime when operationally required.

The position involves Oracle data capturing, stock reconciliations, pallet preparation, production documentation, stock movement, inventory investigations and general operational support.

The official vacancy does not state the salary, benefits, contract term, starting date or number of positions.

About Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is a South African fast-moving consumer goods company producing food, beverages and selected home and personal-care products.

Its portfolio includes established South African brands across milling and baking, grains, culinary products, snacks, treats, beverages and personal-care categories.

Brands within the wider portfolio include KOO, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Tastic, Oros, Fatti’s & Moni’s, Black Cat and Ingram’s.

This vacancy supports Tiger Brands’ production and warehouse operations at its Hennenman site.

Learn more through the official Tiger Brands website

Employment Equity note

Tiger Brands states that, in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan and employment-equity goals and targets, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

The wording is not limited to designated-group candidates, meaning other applicants who meet the requirements may still apply.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or appointment.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 7 August 2026.
• Submit by 6 August 2026 where possible.
• Use requisition number JR002667 when identifying the vacancy.
• Show Grade 12 clearly on your CV.
• Highlight mathematical and numerical ability.
• Include stock-counting and reconciliation experience.
• Describe production-recording or data-capturing duties.
• Mention Oracle experience only where you genuinely have it.
• Include other stock-management systems you have used.
• Highlight manufacturing, FMCG, production or warehouse experience.
• Show experience following hygiene, quality and safety procedures.
• State your shift, weekend and overtime availability accurately.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Apply only through the official Tiger Brands Workday page.

Common mistakes that may weaken an application

• Applying without Grade 12.
• Submitting a CV that presents the vacancy as a basic labour-only role.
• Failing to show numerical or mathematical ability.
• Leaving computer and stock-system experience off the CV.
• Claiming Oracle experience that cannot be demonstrated.
• Writing only “General Worker” without explaining actual duties.
• Not mentioning stock counts, reconciliation or inventory experience.
• Providing inaccurate employer names or employment dates.
• Ignoring the shift, weekend and overtime requirement.
• Failing to demonstrate physical readiness for operational work.
• Providing incorrect qualification, identity or experience information.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an incomplete or outdated CV.
• Submitting after 7 August 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Apply only through Tiger Brands’ official Workday careers platform or a recruitment link clearly connected to the official Tiger Brands website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, screening, training, PPE, a uniform, transport or employment placement.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or account-login information with anyone claiming to guarantee a Tiger Brands position.

Be cautious of unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers requesting money or unnecessary personal information.

Upload your CV, identity document and qualification information only through an official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Workday page to confirm that requisition JR002667 and its Apply option remain active.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Tiger Brands Workday listing for General Worker, requisition JR002667.

The listing confirmed Tiger Brands as the employer, Hennenman as the location, onsite work, full-time hours and the official closing date.

The Oracle production-recording, stock-transaction, reconciliation, stock-counting, discrepancy-investigation, pallet, receiving, staging, dispatch, documentation, audit and operational-support responsibilities were taken from the official vacancy.

The Grade 12, numerical, problem-solving, computer-literacy, stock-calculation, communication, teamwork, shift, overtime and physical-fitness requirements were also confirmed from the listing.

The advert states that manufacturing, FMCG or production experience is advantageous rather than essential.

The GMP, FSSC 22000, health, safety, environmental, PPE, food-safety, hygiene and mandatory-training requirements were taken from the official vacancy.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, employment term, proposed starting date or number of available positions.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Tiger Brands Workday application page below.
2. Confirm that the vacancy displays requisition number JR002667.
3. Read the complete General Worker advert.
4. Confirm that you have Grade 12 / Matric.
5. Review the numerical, computer, stock-system and physical requirements.
6. Confirm that you can work shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
7. Prepare an updated CV explaining relevant production, warehouse and stock-control experience.
8. Include Oracle or other stock-management system experience where applicable.
9. Select the official Apply option.
10. Create a Workday candidate account or sign in to an existing account.
11. Complete all personal, qualification, experience and screening questions honestly.
12. Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested by Tiger Brands.
13. Read the recruitment and privacy terms carefully.
14. Check that your qualification, employment history, systems experience and contact details are correct.
15. Submit by 6 August 2026 where possible.
16. Keep the application confirmation or other proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 7 August 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 6 August 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of account-registration problems, document-upload errors or an incomplete application.