General Assistant - Butchery (Festive Contract) (Cape Town)

Econo Foods

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
Contract
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is for the role of General Assistant - Butchery at Econo Foods in Cape Town. It is a festive season contract position, responsible for assisting with the smooth operations of the meat processing facility, and is scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2026. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Stock Receiving and off-loading * Pre-Packing * Merchandising and Cleaning * Reporting & Counting * Teamwork * Housekeeping and Safety Standards **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal) * Proven experience in a butchery environment * Ability to show initiative * Ability to work as part of a team * Self-motivated and reliable * Performance Driven * Well-organised **Who should apply** An individual who has completed Grade 12, possesses proven experience in a butchery environment, and can communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate should be able to work well in a team, demonstrate initiative, be self-motivated, reliable, performance-driven, and well-organised. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/general-assistant-butchery-festive-contract-cape-town-econo-foods Source: myjobmag

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE * The General Assistant - Butcheryis responsible for assisting with the smooth operations of the meat processing facility. This is a festive season role ending on 31 December 2026. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Stock Receiving and off-loading * Pre-Packing * Merchandising and Cleaning * Reporting & Counting * Teamwork * Housekeeping and Safety Standards Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Educational Background: * Grade 12 * Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal) * Proven experience in a butchery environment. COMPETENCIES * Ability to show initiative * Ability to work as part of a team * Self-motivated and reliable * Performance Driven * Well-organised * Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)

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