Clover SA invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Operator vacancies within its Production Department. Permanent positions are available in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, and Bloemfontein, Free State.
The positions involve operating and monitoring processing equipment, maintaining production standards, supporting quality assurance and ensuring that food safety, workplace safety and operational procedures are followed.
Operator – Bloemfontein, Free State
Reference Number: CLO260817-1
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Production
Positions Available: 2
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Category: Manufacturing
Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Education: Grade 12 or National Certificate
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4.
- Fluent Business English.
- Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Key Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:
- Achieve results effectively.
- Act with honesty and consistency.
- Show commitment and motivation.
- Communicate effectively.
- Maintain high standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will operate, monitor and control plant processes. Responsibilities include operating processing equipment such as pasteurisers, homogenisers and separators in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The Operator will help maintain required production yield and throughput and assist with efficiency improvement initiatives and activities aimed at reducing operating costs.
The role also involves maintaining accurate records of production variables, including production volume, yield, plant uptime and downtime and utility consumption.
Additional duties include participating in plant cleanliness programmes, monitoring process chemicals and supplies and helping to minimise losses during production.
Quality Assurance
The Operator will help ensure the integrity of raw materials and finished products. The position requires communication with the laboratory to support quality assurance procedures.
The successful candidate may be required to sample and test process streams according to QA procedures, maintain quality records and interpret QA results. Appropriate action must be taken when quality issues are identified.
Maintenance and Safety
The Operator will communicate equipment-related problems to the maintenance department and perform preventative maintenance activities when required.
The successful candidate will also assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues while following applicable safety procedures.
Operator – Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference Number: CLO260815-1
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Production
Positions Available: 1
Location: Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Category: Food Service
Closing Date: 22 August 2026
Education: Grade 12 or National Certificate
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4.
- Diagnostic competency assessment.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in FMCG or food production.
- Fluent Business English.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
The following will be advantageous:
- Machine operation experience in Tanker CIP.
- A tertiary qualification in Operations or Quality Management.
Key Competencies
Candidates should be able to:
- Achieve results effectively.
- Act with honesty and consistency.
- Demonstrate commitment and motivation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will operate, monitor and control plant processes in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures.
The Operator will assist with improving efficiency and reducing operating costs. Accurate production records must be maintained, including production volume, yield, plant uptime and downtime and utility consumption.
The role also includes participating in plant cleanliness programmes, monitoring process chemicals and supplies and minimising losses on machines.
Quality Assurance
The Operator will ensure the integrity of raw materials and products while maintaining accurate production and quality records.
The successful candidate must understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required. Compliance with food safety and quality procedures is an important part of the position.
Maintenance and CIP Responsibilities
The Operator will communicate equipment-related problems to the maintenance department and perform preventative maintenance activities when required.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with the diagnosis and troubleshooting of maintenance-related issues, conducting Cleaning in Place (CIP) and preparing equipment for sanitation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should carefully review the requirements and application instructions for the relevant vacancy before submitting an application.
Bloemfontein Operator
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Positions: 2
Reference: CLO260817-1
Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Queensburgh Operator
Location: Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Position: 1
Reference: CLO260815-1
Closing Date: 22 August 2026
Candidates should ensure that the correct reference number is used when applying and that the information provided in the CV and application accurately reflects their qualifications and experience.
The Queensburgh position is particularly suited to candidates with 2–5 years of FMCG or food production experience, while Tanker CIP machine operation experience and a relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
The Bloemfontein position requires Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 together with relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes.
Both positions require flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the relevant closing date.
Closing dates:
Queensburgh: 22 August 2026
Bloemfontein: 24 August 2026