Tiger Brands – Reliever Jobs

Tiger Brands is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for a full-time Reliever position within its Beverages Packaging operation in Roodekop.

The position provides temporary operational support when regular packaging employees are absent or unavailable. Duties include operating packaging machinery, replenishing packaging materials and helping the team meet production, safety and quality requirements.

Important: Previous manufacturing or packaging experience is preferred but is not compulsory. Applicants must be physically able to complete repetitive tasks, perform moderate lifting and work different shifts, including weekends or public holidays when required.

At a glance

What the position involves

The Reliever supports the beverages-packaging team by filling in for employees who are temporarily unavailable. The purpose of the position is to maintain production continuity while meeting Tiger Brands’ quality, hygiene and safety standards.

The successful applicant may be assigned to different packaging lines and responsibilities according to operational requirements.

Main duties

• Operate and monitor bottling, labelling, sealing and palletising machinery.
• Ensure that bottles, cans, labels, cartons and other packaging materials are available.
• Load packaging materials correctly.
• Keep the packaging area clean and properly organised.
• Conduct routine packaging-quality checks.
• Report machinery problems and safety hazards promptly.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Comply with health, safety, hygiene and food-safety requirements.
• Assist with packaging-material inventory control when required.
• Provide support across different production lines.
• Work with team members to meet daily production targets.

Minimum requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to operate basic machinery.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to product quality and safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and packaging lines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness for repetitive work and moderate lifting.

Previous manufacturing or packaging experience will be advantageous, but the official advert states that it is not mandatory.

Working conditions

• The position is based in a fast-paced production environment.
• Employees may need to stand for extended periods.
• The workplace includes noise and moving machinery.
• The work involves packaged beverage products.
• Different shifts may be required.
• Weekend and public-holiday work may be required.

How performance will be assessed

• Accuracy and consistency in packaging activities.
• Compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different duties.
• Contribution towards meeting production targets.

Salary and benefits

The official vacancy does not state the salary, shift allowance, overtime arrangements or employee benefits.

Applicants should confirm the remuneration package, employment conditions and shift schedule if shortlisted.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• Your high school or equivalent qualification certificate.
• A copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Certificates relating to manufacturing, machinery operation or workplace safety, where applicable.
• Accurate information about previous packaging, production or general-worker experience.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Application checklist

• Show your highest school qualification clearly on your CV.
• Mention manufacturing, packaging or production experience where applicable.
• Include any machinery-operation or safety training accurately.
• Confirm that you can perform repetitive duties and moderate lifting.
• Confirm that you are available for shift work.
• Check that you can travel reliably to the Roodekop workplace.
• Use the requisition number JR002956.
• Check your cellphone number and email address.
• Complete all required sections of your Workday profile.
• Submit before the official closing date.

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About Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is a South African fast-moving consumer goods company involved in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of branded food and beverage products.

Learn more through the official Tiger Brands website.

Scam warning

Apply only through Tiger Brands’ official Workday recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform, training or job placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, account passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees employment in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the position is Reliever 1 in Roodekop.
• Confirm that the requisition number is JR002956.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official application process.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified using Tiger Brands’ official Workday recruitment listing for Reliever 1, requisition JR002956.

The official listing confirmed the Roodekop location, on-site and full-time work arrangement, minimum education, preferred experience, packaging duties, working conditions and closing date.

The advert does not state the salary, benefits, number of available positions, exact shift times or whether the position is permanent or fixed-term.

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 Reliever 1.
3. Confirm that the requisition number is JR002956.
4. Confirm that the location is Roodekop.
5. Read the complete official job description.
6. Sign in to Workday or create a candidate profile.
7. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
8. Upload your updated CV and requested supporting documents.
9. Review your application and contact details.
10. Submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 10 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit before the final day to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile or document-upload problems.