Blockman

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Western Cape Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 15, 2026 Last posted April 15, 2026
Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

To prepare and produce products according to specifications/standards and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards.

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent

  • Must comply with the medical criteria required by the OHS Act for the Butchery.

  • All applicants will be required to successfully complete the appropriate numeracy screening assessments.

Competencies

  • Must be customer minded and a team player.

  • Good communication skills – listen carefully and respond appropriately.

  • Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency.

  • Ability to complete tasks accurately.

  • Develop Self – look for opportunities to grow and develop self.

  • Able to cut / manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. loin chops, roast, etc., (This skill will be tested).

  • Able to work in a cold environment.

  • Be physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate all Butchery equipment including the Bandsaw

  • Report any defective equipment/utensils to the Butchery Manager

  • Control, merchandise and promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards

  • Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications

  • Deboning all cuts of meat and manufacture mince/produce sausage

  • Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages

  • Check temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain

  • Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional manner

  • Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery related equipment and utensils

  • Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers

  • Assist with training staff on various new products/lines

  • Assist with Stocktakes.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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About this role

Summary

Prepare meat products, operate butchery equipment, ensure quality, hygiene, and customer service

Job title

Blockman

Experience level

no specific experience required

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Western Cape, on-site; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

matriccommunicationmeat cuttingcold environmentlifting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

meat cuttingcold environmenthygieneequipment operationproduct preparation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Klawer, 8145, South Africa

On-site City