Tsebo – Catering General Assistant Vacancy

Tsebo Catering is recruiting a full-time General Assistant in Bellville, Western Cape.

The successful applicant will assist cooks and chefs with food preparation, operate the cash register, serve meals and help maintain clean kitchen, canteen and serving areas.

Important: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have completed Matric or a Senior Certificate. The advert also refers to client-interaction and operational experience but does not specify a required number of years.

At a glance

What the position involves

The General Assistant supports the daily operation of Tsebo’s catering service. The work combines food preparation, serving, cashier duties, cleaning, stock control and customer service.

This is a practical, workplace-based position. Applicants must be comfortable standing for extended periods and completing duties that involve bending and lifting.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assist cooks and chefs with food production.
• Help prepare meals, particularly salads and desserts.
• Place meals, salads, desserts and other items on the serving line.
• Keep the serving line clean and adequately stocked.
• Operate the cash register when required.
• Serve food to customers.
• Store and record leftover food correctly.
• Keep the canteen, kitchen, tables and related areas clean and orderly.
• Follow company and statutory cleanliness and hygiene requirements.
• Maintain food, health, safety and customer-service standards.
• Count and hand over stock to the next shift where applicable.
• Respond appropriately to customer complaints and compliments.
• Attend required meetings and training courses.
• Assist with training new employees where required.
• Complete other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Minimum requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have completed Matric or a Senior Certificate.
• Be able to work approximately 45–50 hours per week.
• Be physically able to bend, stand and lift.
• Be able to work quickly and safely.
• Have good personal hygiene.
• Be able to work with food and cleaning detergents.
• Be willing to complete practical and methodical work.

Experience clarification

The official vacancy does not provide a specific minimum number of years of experience. However, Tsebo states that the successful applicant should have client-interaction and operational experience.

Applicants should therefore include any previous catering, cashier, food-service, kitchen, cleaning, hospitality or customer-service experience on their CV. Relevant temporary, part-time or contract experience should also be included accurately.

Skills and personal qualities

• Honesty and reliability.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow food-safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising safety.
• Customer-service awareness.
• Physical stamina for an active catering position.
• An organised and methodical approach to work.

Working hours and physical demands

Applicants must have the stamina to work between 45 and 50 hours per week. The advert does not provide the daily shift times or specify whether weekend, public-holiday or evening work will be required.

The position involves standing, bending, lifting, food preparation, serving and cleaning. Applicants should consider these practical requirements before applying.

Salary and benefits

The official vacancy does not state the salary, employee benefits or overtime arrangements. Applicants should confirm these details if invited to an interview.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A clear copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Your Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Relevant food-service, catering, hygiene or customer-service certificates, where applicable.
• Accurate details of previous employment and references.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

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About Tsebo Catering

Tsebo Catering forms part of Tsebo Solutions Group, an integrated workplace-management solutions provider operating across Africa and the Middle East. The group provides services that include catering, cleaning and hygiene, facilities management, protection, energy, procurement and workspace solutions.

Learn more through the official Tsebo website.

Application tips

• Apply by 2 September 2026 where possible.
• Use a CV that clearly shows your Matric qualification.
• Include catering, kitchen, cashier or customer-service experience.
• Mention experience working with food, cleaning equipment or stock.
• Show that you are comfortable completing practical and physical duties.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Complete every required section of your Tsebo recruitment profile.
• Keep confirmation that your application was submitted.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without a Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Failing to include relevant customer-service or operational experience.
• Submitting an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Not considering the stated 45–50 working hours per week.
• Leaving compulsory sections of the online profile incomplete.
• Entering incorrect contact or qualification information.
• Waiting until the closing date to begin the application.

Scam warning

Apply only through Tsebo’s official eRecruitment platform. Tsebo confirms that it does not charge job seekers any registration, application, administration or placement fees.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, 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 vacancy title is General Assistant – B&I.
• Confirm that the reference number is TSE260827-5.
• Upload your CV and personal documents only through Tsebo’s secure official recruitment platform.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified through Tsebo’s official eRecruitment platform using reference number TSE260827-5.

The official listing confirmed the Bellville location, full-time classification, General Assistant duties, Matric requirement, minimum age, physical requirements, weekly working hours and closing date.

The advert does not state the salary, benefits, daily shift times, number of available positions or a specific minimum number of years of experience.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Tsebo application page below.
2. Confirm that the job title is General Assistant – B&I.
3. Confirm that the reference number is TSE260827-5.
4. Read the complete official job description.
5. Sign in to your Tsebo recruitment profile or register a new profile.
6. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
7. Upload your updated CV and requested supporting documents.
8. Review the application carefully before submitting it.
9. Submit before the official closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 3 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 2 September 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of registration, document-upload or technical problems.

Application note: Tsebo states that it does not charge job seekers registration, application, administration or placement fees. Applying does not guarantee an interview or appointment.