GWK Agri General Worker – Butchery – SPAR
Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.
Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.
This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
Job Description
- The purpose of the General Worker – Butchery role is to support the butchery department by ensuring the efficient preparation, cutting, and presentation of meat products while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, quality, and customer service.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or NQF4
- Experience: Minimum of 3+months of experience as a butcher.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy cuts of meat.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate portioning and quality control.
- Hygiene: Knowledge of food safety practices and cleanliness.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitary requirements in the butchery.
- Clean Criminal Record
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cutting and Preparing Meat: Skilled in cutting, deboning, and portioning various types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, etc.).
- Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers with their meat selections, answering questions, and offering cooking tips.
- Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring freshness.
- Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping workstations, equipment, and display cases clean and sanitized.
- Pricing and Labelling: Properly pricing and labelling meat products.
- Compliance: Adhering to food safety regulations and health standards.
- Follow strict hygiene and food safety standards.
Skills Required
- Compliance
- Skills: Proficient in meat-cutting techniques, knife handling, and customer service.
- Attention to detail
- Diligent
- Problem solver
- Thorough, precise and accurate
How to apply:
Closing Date: 02 February 2026