General Worker

at Soweto
Published October 16, 2026
Expires December 16, 2026
Location Soweto, South Africa
Category General  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

Description:

To sell live chickens to passing motorists, pedestrians and commuters at busy intersections, while keeping the birds healthy, handling cash accurately and working safely and courteously.

Sales and customer service
Display chickens attractively and safely at the sales point
Greet and attract customers politely, and explain the types, sizes and prices available
Weigh or select birds as requested and complete each sale quickly, so traffic is not held up
Handle complaints respectfully and refer difficult cases to the supervisor

Cash and stock handling
Collect payment (cash, and card or QR payments if provided), give correct change and keep money secure
Record every sale and count stock at the start and end of each shift
Hand over cash and the sales record to the supervisor at the end of the day
Report shortages, losses or deaths of birds immediately

Animal care and welfare
Keep birds in clean, well-ventilated crates with access to water, and shaded from sun and rain
Handle birds gently and without cruelty, in line with the Animals Protection Act
Check birds regularly for signs of sickness, injury or heat stress, and separate and report any problem birds
Never overcrowd crates

Hygiene and site management
Wash hands and clean the stall area, crates and equipment daily
Dispose of waste, feathers and dead birds as instructed
Keep the sales point neat and free of litter

Minimum requirements

Basic literacy and numeracy (able to count money and give correct change)
Comfortable handling live poultry
Able to stand for long periods outdoors in hot, cold or wet weather
Physically able to lift crates (about 20 kg)
Honest, reliable and punctual
Friendly, confident communicator; knowledge of local languages is an advantage
Valid South African ID or work permit

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