Tsebo – General Assistant

General Assistant roles can help applicants build practical workplace experience in catering operations, basic food preparation, meal service, cleaning, hygiene, stock handling, customer service and teamwork. Tsebo is recruiting a General Assistant for TsAfrika Catering Solutions in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

This is a full-time opportunity within TsAfrika Catering Solutions. The successful candidate will support daily catering operations by assisting with food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, stock handling and maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for customers and clients.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a full-time General Assistant role that requires Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric. Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service will be advantageous.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a General Assistant opportunity with TsAfrika Catering Solutions, part of Tsebo Solutions Group.

The official advert states that TsAfrika is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and customer-focused General Assistant to support daily catering operations.

The successful candidate will assist with food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, stock handling and maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for customers and clients.

This role is based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, and is classified as full-time.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact worksite allocation.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric who wants to work in a catering, hospitality, food service or customer service environment.

It may be suitable for someone who is reliable, punctual, customer-focused, physically able to work in a busy service environment and willing to follow food safety, hygiene, cleaning and workplace procedures.

The role may also suit applicants with experience as a general assistant, catering assistant, kitchen assistant, food service assistant, cleaner, hospitality worker, customer service assistant, canteen assistant or service assistant.

Because the role is based in Kempton Park and may require flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays when required, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably and meet the scheduling requirements before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following duties and responsibilities:

Food preparation and meal service

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Assist with meal service.
• Serve food and beverages in a professional and friendly manner.
• Help support daily catering operations.
• Follow instructions and procedures during food service activities.

Cleaning, hygiene and catering equipment

• Ensure dining, kitchen and service areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Wash dishes, utensils and catering equipment as required.
• Assist with setting up dining and serving areas.
• Assist with clearing dining and serving areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality standards in the workplace.

Stock handling and workplace procedures

• Assist with receiving stock.
• Assist with storing stock according to company procedures.
• Assist with rotating stock according to company procedures.
• Support stock handling in the catering environment.
• Follow company procedures when handling food, stock and equipment.

Customer service and point-of-sale support

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Respond to customer requests professionally.
• Support cash handling where applicable.
• Support point-of-sale activities where applicable.
• Maintain a professional and friendly approach when serving customers.

Food safety, hygiene, health and safety

• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Adhere to hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for customers and clients.
• Perform additional duties required to support catering operations.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Tsebo and TsAfrika may allocate additional reasonable catering, food service, cleaning, hygiene, stock, customer service, cash handling, point-of-sale, kitchen, dining-area or operational support duties according to business and client-site requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric.
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service will be advantageous.
• Must have a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.
• Must be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Grade 11 or Grade 12 requirement explained

The official advert requires Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric.

Applicants should state their highest completed school grade clearly on the CV and should prepare proof of qualification if requested through the official Tsebo eRecruit application platform.

Applicants should make sure that school, qualification and completion details are accurate and truthful.

Experience requirement explained

The official advert states that previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service will be advantageous.

This means applicants with relevant experience should show it clearly on the CV, but the advert does not state that a specific number of years of experience is compulsory.

Useful examples may include food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, dishwashing, canteen work, stock handling, hospitality service, customer service, point-of-sale support or general kitchen assistance.

Food safety and hygiene requirement explained

The official advert requires a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Applicants should highlight any food safety, hygiene, cleaning, kitchen, catering or hospitality exposure they have.

If an applicant has completed any food safety, hygiene, hospitality or catering-related short course, this can be mentioned on the CV if accurate and relevant.

Flexible shift requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.

Applicants should consider whether they can meet these scheduling requirements before applying.

Applicants should confirm exact working hours, shift arrangements, weekend work, public holiday work and transport expectations directly with Tsebo or TsAfrika if shortlisted.

Physical requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.

This is important because catering and food service work can involve standing, serving, cleaning, dishwashing, setting up areas, clearing areas and assisting during busy service periods.

Applicants should consider the physical nature of the work before applying and should answer any health or fitness-related questions honestly during the recruitment process.

Skills and competencies listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following skills and competencies:

• Customer-focused attitude.
• Team player with a positive work ethic.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness and quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in catering, hospitality and food service work.
• Customer service mindset.
• Good hygiene habits and attention to cleanliness.
• Willingness to follow food safety procedures.
• Reliability during busy service periods.
• Ability to work quickly and carefully under pressure.
• Teamwork in kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Good communication with customers, clients and colleagues.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays and flexible shifts when required.
• Careful handling of stock, utensils, dishes and catering equipment.
• Professional and friendly service attitude.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical catering support role in a workplace food service environment.

The successful applicant should expect hands-on work involving basic food preparation, meal service, cleaning, dishwashing, stock handling, food safety, hygiene, customer service and support for daily catering operations.

The role may involve standing for extended periods, working under pressure and working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.

Applicants should confirm salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, site allocation, reporting line, transport expectations and any additional conditions directly with Tsebo or TsAfrika if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric, if requested.
• Examples of catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service experience, if applicable.
• Examples of food preparation, meal service, dishwashing or cleaning experience, if applicable.
• Examples of stock handling, cash handling or point-of-sale support, if applicable.
• Information showing basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Information showing ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Information showing reliability, punctuality, teamwork and customer service.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details.
• 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 full-time General Assistant vacancy. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity.

The official advert requires Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric. Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service will be advantageous.

The official advert also requires a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and public holidays when required, and physical fitness to stand for extended periods.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact worksite allocation.

Tsebo states that it is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. The official advert also states that it is company policy to promote from within wherever possible, and that internal candidates will be considered first before external applicants.

The official advert states that Tsebo 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 clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity.

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

TsAfrika Catering Solutions is the Tsebo division linked to this General Assistant opportunity.

Learn more through the official Tsebo website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply urgently because the official closing date is 10 July 2026.
• Submit by 09 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Use reference number TSE260707-13 when tracking the vacancy.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric.
• Highlight catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service experience if you have it.
• Include examples of food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, cleaning or stock handling where relevant.
• Show that you understand food safety and hygiene practices.
• Show that you are reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Show that you can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Be honest about your ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Be honest about your physical ability to stand for extended periods.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
• Apply only through the official Tsebo eRecruit vacancy page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric.
• Not showing catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning or customer service experience clearly where applicable.
• Not showing food safety or hygiene awareness.
• Ignoring the flexible shift, weekend and public holiday requirement.
• Ignoring the physical requirement to stand for extended periods.
• Submitting a CV with unclear employment dates.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Tsebo eRecruit vacancy page.
• Paying someone who claims they can secure a Tsebo job.
• Submitting the application after 10 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

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

The official advert states that Tsebo will not charge individuals seeking employment any fees, whether for registration, application, administration or placement.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Tsebo or TsAfrika 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 TSE260707-13.

The official listing confirmed the job title, reference number, closing date, business unit / division, full-time job type classification, Kempton Park location, Gauteng province and South Africa country.

The official listing also confirmed the role purpose, duties, responsibilities, skills, competencies, qualifications, advantageous experience, flexible shift requirement, physical fitness requirement, data protection wording, Employment Equity wording, internal candidate preference and no-fee recruitment warning.

The official advert did not state the salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact worksite allocation 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 advert carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Grade 11 or Grade 12 / Matric.
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 Tsebo eRecruit 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, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
9. Enter your catering, hospitality, food service, cleaning, customer service, hygiene, shift availability and physical-work information accurately.
10. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
11. Read the data protection and recruitment terms carefully before submitting personal information.
12. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
13. Submit the application by 09 July 2026 where possible.
14. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 10 July 2026.

This vacancy closes soon. The official advert does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 09 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.