Tsebo – General Assistant

General Assistant roles can help applicants build practical workplace experience in food service, canteen support, kitchen hygiene, cleaning, basic food preparation, customer service and teamwork. Tsebo Solutions Group is recruiting a General Assistant for its Fedics business unit in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

This is a contract opportunity in a canteen and kitchen environment. The successful candidate will support the smooth running of the workplace by helping keep the kitchen, canteen and service areas clean, hygienic and well-organised.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a contract General Assistant role that requires Matric and practical readiness for kitchen, canteen, cleaning and customer-service duties.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a General Assistant opportunity with Tsebo Solutions Group under the Fedics business unit.

The role is based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, and supports the daily running of a canteen and kitchen environment.

The official advert states that the General Assistant will help keep the kitchen, canteen and service areas clean, hygienic and organised. The role also includes dishwashing, basic food preparation when required, food service, cash register operation and general support to the team.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact contract duration, working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or whether transport is provided.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Matric who is interested in food service, kitchen support, cleaning, canteen work, customer service and general assistant duties.

It may be suitable for someone who is reliable, punctual, self-motivated, clean, organised and able to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role may also suit applicants with previous experience as a kitchen assistant, canteen assistant, general assistant, cleaner, food service assistant, cashier, server, hospitality assistant or similar role.

Because the vacancy is based in Kempton Park, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the workplace before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following duties and responsibilities:

Kitchen, canteen and service-area cleanliness

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness of the canteen.
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas.
• Help keep the working environment hygienic and organised.
• Support a clean and safe food-service environment.

Dishwashing and kitchen equipment support

• Wash dishes.
• Wash utensils.
• Wash pots and other kitchen equipment.
• Support the kitchen team by keeping equipment clean and ready for use.
• Follow hygiene practices when handling kitchen items.

Food preparation and meal service

• Assist with basic food preparation when required.
• Support minimal cooking duties where required by the team.
• Serve food to customers during meal times.
• Assist with smooth service during busy periods.
• Support the canteen team with customer-facing food service duties.

Cash register and customer transactions

• Operate the cash register.
• Handle customer transactions.
• Assist customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Support accurate transaction processing where required.
• Follow workplace procedures when handling payments and customer interactions.

Hygiene, safety and team support

• Follow hygiene standards at all times.
• Follow safety standards at all times.
• Assist the team with general duties as needed.
• Work well with colleagues in a team environment.
• Support the smooth running of the canteen and kitchen.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Tsebo may allocate additional reasonable kitchen, canteen, cleaning, hygiene, food-service, cashier, customer-service or general support duties according to operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Matric.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
• Should be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Should have good communication skills.
• Should have good teamwork skills.
• Should have a high level of cleanliness.
• Should have attention to detail.
• Should be reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Should be able to follow hygiene and safety standards.
• Should be able to assist with general kitchen and canteen duties when needed.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Matric requirement explained

The official advert lists Matric under qualifications.

Applicants should state their Matric qualification clearly on the CV and should be prepared to upload proof if requested through the official Tsebo eRecruit application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

Experience requirement explained

The official advert states that previous experience in a similar role is an advantage but not essential.

This means relevant experience may strengthen an application, but the advert does not list previous experience as a compulsory requirement.

Useful experience may include kitchen assistant work, canteen work, food service, cashier work, cleaning, dishwashing, hospitality, general assistant duties, customer service or similar practical work.

Cash register requirement explained

The official advert includes operating the cash register and handling customer transactions as part of the duties.

Applicants with cashier, till, point-of-sale, payment handling or customer transaction experience should include this clearly on the CV.

Applicants without cashier experience should not claim experience they do not have. They can still highlight honesty, accuracy, willingness to learn and customer service if these are genuine strengths.

Hygiene and safety requirement explained

The official advert states that hygiene and safety standards must be followed at all times.

Applicants should understand that canteen and kitchen environments require cleanliness, food-safety awareness, careful handling of equipment and consistent housekeeping.

Applicants with food-service, cleaning, kitchen or hospitality experience should mention any hygiene and safety exposure clearly and honestly.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Reliability and punctuality.
• Clean and organised work habits.
• Attention to detail.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Customer-service attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Awareness of hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to assist with basic food preparation.
• Willingness to help with general duties when needed.
• Accuracy when handling customer transactions.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical General Assistant role in a canteen and kitchen environment.

The successful candidate should expect hands-on work involving cleaning, dishwashing, basic food preparation support, meal service, customer transactions and general team support.

The role requires reliability, cleanliness, attention to detail, communication, teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Because the role includes operating a cash register, applicants should be honest about any cashier or transaction experience and should be prepared to follow workplace procedures carefully.

Applicants should confirm salary, benefits, exact contract duration, working hours, shift schedule, transport requirements and any additional employment conditions directly with Tsebo if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Matric, if requested.
• Details of any canteen, kitchen, food-service, cleaning or hospitality experience.
• Examples of dishwashing, kitchen equipment cleaning or service-area cleaning experience, if applicable.
• Examples of basic food preparation experience, if applicable.
• Examples of cashier, till or customer transaction experience, if applicable.
• Examples of customer service or meal service experience.
• Examples showing reliability, punctuality, teamwork and cleanliness.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details, if applicable.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Tsebo eRecruit application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a contract General Assistant role. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth programme.

The official advert requires Matric.

Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, but the official advert states that it is not essential.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact contract duration, working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or whether transport is provided.

Tsebo states that it is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. The official advert also states that internal candidates will be considered first before external applicants.

Tsebo also states that it will not charge individuals seeking employment any fees for registration, application, administration or placement.

About the sponsor

Tsebo Solutions Group is an African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider.

The official advert states that Tsebo offers services across catering, facilities management, cleaning and hygiene, pest control, protection, energy, procurement, workspace design, engineering, remote camps and more.

Fedics is part of Tsebo’s catering and workplace services environment. The role is linked to supporting the smooth running of a canteen and kitchen environment.

Learn more through the official Tsebo website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply urgently because the official closing date is 03 July 2026.
• Submit by 02 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Use reference number TSE260701-2 when tracking the vacancy.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Matric.
• Include kitchen, canteen, cleaning, dishwashing or food-service experience if you have it.
• Mention cashier or cash register experience only if you genuinely have it.
• Show that you are reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Highlight teamwork, communication and attention to cleanliness.
• Do not exaggerate food-service or cashier experience.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Matric.
• Submitting a CV that does not show practical work readiness.
• Leaving kitchen, canteen, cleaning, dishwashing or food-service experience off the CV where relevant.
• Claiming cashier or cash register experience that cannot be explained.
• Not showing hygiene, safety or cleanliness awareness.
• Not showing reliability, punctuality and teamwork.
• Providing incorrect employment dates or qualification details.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Tsebo eRecruit page.
• Submitting the application after 03 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Tsebo eRecruit vacancy page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Tsebo website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, administration, placement, an interview, a background check, training, uniform or equipment. The official Tsebo listing states that Tsebo will not charge individuals seeking employment any fees for registration, application, administration or placement.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Tsebo or Fedics position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Tsebo vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Tsebo eRecruit listing for General Assistant, reference number TSE260701-2.

The official listing confirmed the job title, closing date, reference number, Fedics business unit, contract job classification, Kempton Park location, Gauteng province, South Africa country, role summary, duties, skills and competencies, Matric qualification, Employment Equity wording, internal-candidate note and no-fees recruitment statement.

The official listing also confirmed the main duties: maintaining kitchen, canteen and service-area cleanliness, washing dishes and kitchen equipment, assisting with basic food preparation when required, serving food during meal times, operating the cash register, handling customer transactions, following hygiene and safety standards, and assisting the team with general duties.

The official advert did not state the salary, benefits, exact contract duration, working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or whether transport is provided when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Tsebo application link below.
2. Read the complete General Assistant vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Matric requirement.
4. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official eRecruit platform.
5. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
6. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
7. Complete your profile fully, because the site may require a complete profile before applications can be submitted.
8. Complete all personal, education and employment-history questions honestly.
9. Enter your kitchen, canteen, cleaning, dishwashing, food-service, cashier, customer-service and general assistant experience accurately.
10. Upload your updated CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
11. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
12. Submit the application by 02 July 2026 where possible.
13. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 03 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 02 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.