1,218 General Assistant jobs in South Africa

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer specializing in high-quality aluminium doors, windows, and sliding doors. They are looking to hire a General Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, growing business.

• Assist in the assembly and production of aluminium doors, windows, and sliding doors.
• Support the team with product packaging and preparation for dispatch.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the manufacturing facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading of raw materials and finished products.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning tasks within the workshop.
• Follow safety protocols and work collaboratively with team members.

• Must live in or near the following areas: Du Noon, Edgemead, Brooklyn, Rugby, Sandrift, Langa, Kensington, Bothasig, Monte Vista, Joe Slovo, Killarney Gardens, Athlone.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong physical fitness as the role involves manual labor.
• Reliable and hardworking, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic tool knowledge.

If you meet the requirements and are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in the manufacturing industry, please submit your CV via email to , , ,

Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical / Plumbing Services Maintenance & Repairs:

• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks allocated by the Senior Technician.
• Undertake Reactive Maintenance Tasks and Repairs allocated by the Senior Technician.
• Ensure that best Operating Practice is applied when undertaking Maintenance Tasks / Repairs.
• Provide a list of required materials to Senior Technician to enable successful execution of Maintenance Tasks.
• Complete and issue Check Sheets to Senior Technician on a weekly basis.
• Assist in keeping Workshop tidy and presentable.

Electrical Services Maintenance & Repairs:

• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks allocated by the Senior Technician.
• Undertake Reactive Maintenance Tasks and Repairs allocated by the Senior Technician.
• Ensure that best Operating Practice is applied when undertaking Maintenance Tasks / Repairs.
• Provide a list of required materials to Senior Technician to enable successful execution of Maintenance Tasks.
• Complete and issue Check Sheets to Senior Technician on a weekly basis.
• Assist in keeping Workshop tidy and presentable.

ISO 9001; 14001 & 18001 Quality Environmental and Health & Safety Standards

• Adhere to the SHEQ Management Systems Policies & Procedures of as applicable to this position.

• Any reasonable action requested by management.

Restaurant Experience, Hospitality Experience, Assistant Manager Experience, Management Experience, Accounting, Conflict Management, Computer Literacy, Hotel Management, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Supervising Experience, Restaurant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Overview

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth operation of the business unit with regards to General Assistant functions while adhering to the company policies and procedures. These general assistance duties will be as per business units’ operational needs and the General Assistant would there need to be able to work in any area of the business unit.

• Provide customers with orders
• Assist with loading and offloading of Vehicles
• Pack yard stock items
• Cleaning and Safekeeping of vehicles
• Provide assistance to customers and suppliers
• Complete Wash Bay activities
• Customer Service
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture: Living and promoting the Company values by always performing duties with Honesty, Respect, Accountability, Resourcefulness, Energy
• Living and displaying the company culture through behaviours such as customer centricity and effective self-management and teamwork

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Wholesale Building Materials

Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Duties & Responsibilities

• Previous experience with food handling
• Strong hygiene and quality standards
• Excellent customer relations Skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a pressurised environment
• Attention to detail
• Proven knowledge of Fedics controls
• Flexible in terms of working hours must be able to work shifts and weekends if required
• Reliable and dedicated
• Well organised and motivated Self Starter
• Well-presented and well spoken
• Good Team Worker
• Creative Flair advantageous
• Maintain high hygiene and cleaning standards
• Assist in implementation and enhancement of all controls in the unit
• Maintain excellent customer relationships
• Previous tea service / food assistance experience

• Restaurant Experience
• Hospitality Experience
• Assistant Manager Experience
• Management Experience
• Accounting
• Conflict Management
• Computer Literacy
• Hotel Management
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Supervising Experience
• Restaurant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Description

Umtiza Farmers' Corp, a part of the SSK group, currently has the following career

opportunity available at its retail branch in Butterworth. The suitable candidate will be in good mental and physical health in all respects and be able to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• General Housekeeping
• Operational Actions/ Physical Labour
• Risk Management Support
• Customer Service Support
• Compliance with Safety Standards

Requirements

• Must be reliable and able to follow instructions
• Must be safety conscious and aware of safety procedures
• Must work effectively in challenging working conditions

Please regard your application as unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback within one month of the closing date. SSK reserves the right not to fill any position. SSK is an equal-opportunity Employer.

2025/09/19

Reference Number

Description

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth operation of the business unit with regards to General Assistant functions while adhering to the company policies and procedures. These general assistance duties will be as per business units' operational needs and the General Assistant would there need to be able to work in any area of the business unit.

1. Provide customers with orders
2. Assist with loading and offloading of Vehicles
3. Pack yard stock items
4. Cleaning and Safekeeping of vehicles
5. Provide assistance to customers and suppliers
6. Complete Wash Bay activities
7. Customer Service

8. To uphold and promote the company values and culture:

9. Living and promoting the Company values by always performing duties with:

10. Honesty
11. Respect
12. Accountability
13. Resourcefulness

14. Energy

15. Living and displaying the company culture through behaviours such as:

16. customer centricity
17. effective self-management and teamwork

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Product knowledge

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Brits

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth operation of the business unit with regards to General Assistant functions while adhering to the company policies and procedures. These general assistance duties will be as per business units' operational needs and the General Assistant would there need to be able to work in any area of the business unit.

1. Provide customers with orders
2. Assist with loading and offloading of Vehicles
3. Pack yard stock items
4. Cleaning and Safekeeping of vehicles
5. Provide assistance to customers and suppliers
6. Complete Wash Bay activities
7. Customer Service

8. To uphold and promote the company values and culture:

9. Living and promoting the Company values by always performing duties with:

10. Honesty
11. Respect
12. Accountability
13. Resourcefulness

14. Energy

15. Living and displaying the company culture through behaviours such as:

16. customer centricity
17. effective self-management and teamwork

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Product knowledge

2025/09/16

Reference Number

Description

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the smooth operation of the business unit with regards to General Assistant functions while adhering to the company policies and procedures. These general assistance duties will be as per business units' operational needs and the General Assistant would there need to be able to work in any area of the business unit.

1. Provide customers with orders
2. Assist with loading and offloading of Vehicles
3. Pack yard stock items
4. Cleaning and Safekeeping of vehicles
5. Provide assistance to customers and suppliers
6. Complete Wash Bay activities
7. Customer Service

8. To uphold and promote the company values and culture:

9. Living and promoting the Company values by always performing duties with:

10. Honesty
11. Respect
12. Accountability
13. Resourcefulness

14. Energy

15. Living and displaying the company culture through behaviours such as:

16. customer centricity
17. effective self-management and teamwork

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Product knowledge

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Hermanus

Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a competent individual with knowledge and experience within an FMCG printing environment to take on the role of General Assistant within the Bindery department. The successful incumbents will report to the Shift Leader.

• Assisting the journeyman in the Bindery in setting up of Bindery machines
• Performing change overs and make-ready
• Feeding of Binding machines
• Gathering and packing of printed material
• Maintaining safe occupational health and safety standards
• Ad-hoc tasks include general housekeeping and assistance with maintenance in the Bindery

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• 1-2 years' experience in a FMCG bindery environment
• Folding & Guillotine skills advantageous
• Forklift License advantageous

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have technical aptitude and interest in the Printing Industry
• Show initiative to improve the work environment
• Safety consciousness
• Flexibility to work shifts and long hours
• Be physically fit for the working environment
• Computer literacy on this level would be an advantage
• Excellent time and attendance