Tsebo – General Assistant

Fedics, a division of Tsebo Solutions Group, is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for a full-time General Assistant position in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The successful applicant will support the daily operation of the canteen and kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, washing equipment, serving meals, assisting with basic food preparation and processing customer transactions.

Important: Matric is required. Previous experience in a similar catering, kitchen or food-service role is advantageous but not essential.

At a glance

What the position involves

The General Assistant will help keep the kitchen, canteen and food-service areas clean, hygienic and organised.

The position includes cleaning, dishwashing, basic food preparation, meal service and cashier duties. The employee will also support other members of the catering team when required.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, canteen and service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required.
• Serve food to customers during meal periods.
• Operate the cash register.
• Process customer transactions accurately.
• Follow food-hygiene and workplace-safety standards.
• Support the catering team with general duties.

Minimum requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A high standard of personal and workplace cleanliness.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• A self-motivated approach to work.

Previous experience in a kitchen, canteen, restaurant or similar food-service environment will be advantageous, but Tsebo states that it is not essential.

The vacancy does not state an age restriction, citizenship requirement, driver’s licence requirement or additional tertiary qualification.

Working conditions and salary

The position is classified as full-time. The official advert does not state whether it is permanent or fixed-term and does not provide the salary, benefits, working hours or shift pattern.

Catering work may involve standing for extended periods, working during meal-service times and handling cleaning or kitchen equipment. Applicants should confirm the schedule and employment conditions if shortlisted.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A copy of your Matric certificate.
• A copy of your identity document, if requested.
• Details of previous catering, cleaning, cashier or customer-service experience.
• Contactable employment references, where available.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Application checklist

• Show your Matric qualification clearly on your CV.
• Mention any kitchen, catering, cleaning or cashier experience.
• Include food-service or customer-service experience where applicable.
• Do not claim experience that you do not have.
• Confirm that you can travel reliably to the Pretoria workplace.
• Check that your contact details are correct.
• Complete every required section of the Tsebo recruitment profile.
• Submit before the closing date.

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About Tsebo and Fedics

Tsebo Solutions Group provides integrated workplace-management services that include catering, facilities management, cleaning and hygiene, security, pest control, engineering and remote-site services.

Fedics is Tsebo’s catering business and provides food-service solutions across a range of workplace and institutional environments.

Learn more through the official Tsebo website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply by 1 September 2026 where possible.
• Tailor your CV towards catering, cleaning and customer service.
• Mention any experience operating a till or handling payments.
• Highlight reliability, punctuality and hygiene awareness.
• Keep your CV concise and easy to read.
• Save confirmation that your application was submitted.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without Matric.
• Leaving relevant informal or formal catering experience off the CV.
• Claiming that previous experience is compulsory when the advert says it is not essential.
• Uploading an outdated or unreadable CV.
• Using the wrong vacancy reference.
• Waiting until the closing date to create a recruitment profile.

Scam warning

Apply only through Tsebo’s official eRecruit platform. Tsebo expressly states that it does not charge job applicants any fees.

• Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, administration, an interview or job placement.
• Do not pay for uniforms or training as a condition of receiving the position.
• 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.
• Confirm that the reference number is TSE260831-2.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official recruitment process.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified using Tsebo’s live official recruitment listing for General Assistant, reference TSE260831-2.

The official listing confirmed the Fedics business unit, Pretoria location, full-time classification, Matric requirement, duties, experience information and closing date.

The vacancy does not state the salary, benefits, working hours, number of available positions or whether the employment arrangement is permanent or fixed-term.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Tsebo application page below.
2. Confirm that the job title is General Assistant.
3. Confirm that the reference number is TSE260831-2.
4. Confirm that the location is Pretoria, Gauteng.
5. Read the complete official vacancy information.
6. Sign in to your recruitment profile or create a new profile.
7. Complete your personal, education and experience information accurately.
8. Upload your updated CV and requested supporting documents.
9. Review your contact details and application answers.
10. Submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 2 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 1 September 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile or technical problems.