Tiger Brands is recruiting for full-time, onsite positions in Bellville, Western Cape. The available opportunities include General Worker and Cleaner Crate Washer. Both positions are linked to manufacturing and production operations and require employees to follow strict workplace, hygiene, food safety and quality standards.
The vacancies are suitable for individuals interested in working within a food manufacturing environment and who can perform practical, operational and cleaning-related duties according to established procedures.
Applications are currently open, with both vacancies scheduled to close on 22 September 2026.
1. General Worker
Job Title: General Worker
Job Requisition: JR003156
Location: Bellville, Western Cape
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Job Overview
The General Worker position involves performing a variety of basic and manual tasks required during the processing and packaging of products.
The successful applicant will work within specified operational parameters and follow the company’s manufacturing framework, standards and Standard Operating Procedures. The role requires attention to product quality, hygiene, food safety and workplace safety.
General Workers are expected to support production activities and ensure that assigned tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
The General Worker will be responsible for a range of duties within the production environment.
Responsibilities include ensuring that conveyors are operating correctly and checking for issues such as squashed bread. Bread that has not been removed from the production process must be placed evenly onto the conveyors.
The employee will also be required to weigh bread and complete the relevant check sheets. Bread temperatures must be checked and recorded according to the required procedures.
Substandard products must be identified and removed from the production process to help maintain the required quality standards.
Additional reasonable work-related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor as operational requirements arise.
Maintaining a clean and hygienic work area is an important part of the position. The employee must ensure that the workstation remains in an acceptable hygienic condition throughout the working period.
The General Worker must follow the function-specific Standard Operating Procedures applicable to the assigned workstation and complete relevant operational documentation accurately.
Safety and Quality Responsibilities
Food manufacturing requires strict compliance with safety and quality procedures.
The General Worker must adhere to the applicable food safety policy and report nonconformances when required.
Quality control and quality assurance requirements must be followed consistently during production activities. Any issue that could affect product quality, food safety or the production process should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
Following workplace procedures is essential because the position involves handling products within a food manufacturing environment.
Workplace Improvement
The role also includes participation in workplace improvement activities.
Employees may participate in internal forums such as INVOCOMS, training interventions and employee engagement sessions.
Participation in these activities contributes to communication, workplace development and continuous improvement within the operational environment.
Employment Equity
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.
2. Cleaner Crate Washer
Job Title: Cleaner Crate Washer
Job Requisition: JR003155
Location: Bellville, Western Cape
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Job Overview
The Cleaner Crate Washer position focuses on maintaining clean crates and ensuring that defective crates are identified and removed from the production process.
Crates are an important part of the manufacturing and production environment, and the position requires the employee to maintain hygiene standards while ensuring that the crate-washing process operates effectively.
The employee will work according to manufacturing, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The Cleaner Crate Washer must ensure that crates are kept clean at all times and that defective crates are identified.
The position includes ensuring that the crate loader provides crates to the washing process timeously. Broken crates must be removed before reaching the crate washer and stacked separately.
The employee must monitor the crate washer and report any equipment failures to the Supervisor.
A constant supply of clean and suitable crates must be maintained for the slicing machines.
The employee must also follow hygiene, safety, food safety and dress-code requirements while performing assigned duties.
Any reasonable work-related duty requested by the Supervisor may also form part of the position.
Keeping the work area clean at all times is another important responsibility.
Safety and Quality Responsibilities
The Cleaner Crate Washer must apply good manufacturing principles within the relevant work area.
Allocated cleaning materials must be used appropriately to maintain the required standards within the work area.
The employee must ensure that established hygiene standards are followed consistently.
Health and Safety regulations must also be observed at all times.
Allocated equipment must be safe to operate, and safety features must remain operational. Any unsafe situation identified in the workplace must be reported and addressed immediately through the appropriate process.
The employee must become familiar with and comply with company policies, practices, procedures and the applicable manufacturing protocol.
Workplace Improvement
The position also involves participation in workplace improvement activities.
Employees are expected to participate effectively in team connect sessions and identify or participate in addressing non-compliances through the SGA process.
The role also involves applying the Manufacturing Excellence Methodology, including MECP, and participating in relevant MECP activities.
Who Can Apply?
The two vacancies are based in Bellville and are onsite, full-time opportunities within a manufacturing environment.
Applicants should carefully review the official vacancy information before submitting an application. The duties require individuals who can follow instructions, comply with workplace procedures and maintain required standards relating to hygiene, food safety, quality and safety.
Because the vacancies involve operational and manual duties, applicants should also ensure that they understand the nature of the work and the expectations associated with a production environment.
The official vacancy information should be used to confirm any specific minimum requirements, qualifications or additional conditions attached to each position before applying.
Closing Date
The closing date for both vacancies is: 22 September 2026
Applicants should submit applications before the closing date. Waiting until the final day may create unnecessary problems if there are technical difficulties or if additional information is required during the application process.
Important Information for Applicants
Before applying, applicants should carefully read the full vacancy information and make sure that the correct position is selected.
The two positions have different job responsibilities. The General Worker role focuses primarily on production, processing and packaging activities, including checking bread, completing check sheets, removing substandard products and maintaining hygiene and quality standards.
The Cleaner Crate Washer role focuses on maintaining clean crates, removing broken crates, supporting the crate-washing process, maintaining hygiene and ensuring that equipment and work areas meet required standards.
Applicants should therefore apply for the position that matches their circumstances and ability to perform the advertised duties.
Tiger Brands may give preference to candidates from under-represented designated groups in accordance with its employment equity plan and employment equity goals and targets.
The vacancies are onsite and full-time, meaning successful applicants should be prepared to work at the Bellville location and meet the operational requirements of the respective position.
Vacancy Summary
| Position | Requisition | Location | Employment | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Worker | JR003156 | Bellville | Full-time, onsite | 22 September 2026 |
| Cleaner Crate Washer | JR003155 | Bellville | Full-time, onsite | 22 September 2026 |
Applicants are encouraged to read the official vacancy details carefully and complete the online application before the closing date.
Official application platform: Tiger Brands Careers
Applications should be submitted through the official Tiger Brands recruitment system rather than through third parties. Applicants should also ensure that information provided during the application process is accurate and complete.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Tiger Brands careers platform.
General Worker
- Job Requisition: JR003156
Applicants can access the vacancy and submit an application through the official application page.
Cleaner Crate Washer
- Job Requisition: JR003155
Applicants interested in the Cleaner Crate Washer position can access the vacancy and submit an application through the official application page.