Job Advertisement: General Worker
Employer: Tiger Brands
Location: Gauteng and other South African hubs
Position Type: General Labor / Manufacturing
Date Published: 27 January 2026
Closing Date: 23 March 2026
Role Overview
As a General Worker for Africa's largest FMCG manufacturer, you are a critical link in the food security chain. The role involves working in a high-volume, high-speed manufacturing environment handling household brands like All Gold, Koo, and Albany.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Manual Labor: Stacking and palletizing finished goods; handling loads up to 25kg.
Quality Control: Acts as the "last line of defense" by spotting crooked labels, broken seals, or damaged packaging before products leave the plant.
Documentation: Completing quality check sheets and production logs to ensure batch standards are met.
Safety & Housekeeping: Adhering to strict Food Safety Policies (HACCP/ISO); maintaining a "clean as you go" workspace to prevent contamination and injury.
Compliance: Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hairnets, safety boots, and high-visibility vests.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Matric (Grade 12) / National Senior Certificate (required for literacy and numeracy to follow safety signs and production logs).
Physical Fitness: Must be medically fit and capable of standing for the duration of a shift and performing heavy lifting.
Flexibility: Must be willing to work Continental Shifts, which include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Attributes: Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work at the pace of automated machinery.
Why Work for Tiger Brands?
Stability: Employment with a JSE Top 40 market leader.
Career Growth: Strong culture of "Tiger Pride" with a history of promoting factory-floor workers into management roles.
Development: Exposure to world-class manufacturing standards and automated technology.
How to Apply
Candidates should ensure their contact details are up to date, as Tiger Brands typically uses SMS or automated emails for interview invitations and medical assessment bookings.
Application Portal:
Note: To stand out, highlight any previous experience with safety protocols (First Aid, Fire-fighting) and emphasize a consistent attendance record in previous physical roles.
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