A permanent Petrol Attendant position is available with BKB in Ermelo, Mpumalanga for applicants with Matric who are comfortable working with customers, handling payments and working shifts.
The role combines vehicle refuelling, customer service, transaction recording, forecourt housekeeping and fuel-site safety. BKB also lists benefits including medical aid, retirement benefits and above-average leave.
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
What will you do as a Petrol Attendant?
The position focuses on serving customers quickly, accurately and safely at the fuel forecourt.
You can expect to:
- Refuel customer vehicles
- Fill customer tanks
- Collect payments
- Assist customers
- Maintain transaction records
- Keep the forecourt clean
- Keep pump islands clean
- Support cleanliness in the Fresh shop
- Protect company stock and assets
- Follow fuel-site safety requirements
- Maintain a neat personal appearance
The role combines customer-facing work with responsibility for payments, fuel and workplace safety.
Will you handle customer payments?
Yes. Petrol Attendants are responsible for collecting payments from customers and making sure transactions are properly recorded.
You will need to maintain a clear paper trail and traceability for transactions.
Good basic mathematics is therefore important.
How important is customer service?
Customer service is central to the position.
You will be expected to provide a consistently high level of service while helping customers complete their fuel stop efficiently.
The role is suited to someone who:
- Enjoys working with people
- Communicates positively
- Works well in a team
- Can respond quickly
- Understands that customer needs come first
A friendly and professional approach is important throughout each shift.
What does forecourt work involve?
The forecourt is the area around the fuel pumps where vehicles are refuelled.
You will need to help keep:
- Pump islands clean
- Customer areas tidy
- Fuel service areas organised
- The surrounding environment safe
Good housekeeping contributes to both customer experience and workplace safety.
What safety responsibilities apply?
Fuel retail requires strict attention to safety.
You will need to:
- Follow safety standards
- Follow workplace regulations
- Keep pump areas clean
- Protect fuel-site assets
- Work carefully around vehicles and fuel equipment
- Report or respond appropriately to unsafe conditions
Safety procedures must be followed consistently throughout the shift.
Will you work shifts?
Yes. Shift work forms part of the position.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable working according to the operating schedule of the fuel site rather than standard office hours.
Who can apply?
Applicants need:
- Matric
- Good basic mathematics ability
The role is listed at entry level.
Applicants should also be:
- Customer focused
- Comfortable working in a team
- Able to work quickly
- Positive and approachable
- Comfortable with shift work
What skills will help you succeed?
Useful skills include:
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Basic mathematics
- Transaction accuracy
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
- Attention to cleanliness
- Ability to work at pace
Reliability is particularly important because the role involves direct responsibility for customers, payments and fuel transactions.
What benefits are offered?
BKB states that the position includes:
- Competitive salary
- Medical aid
- Retirement benefits
- Above-average leave
Specific monetary values for these benefits are not provided.
What are the vacancy details?
Employer: BKB Ltd
Division: BKB
Business unit: Retail Trading
Position: Petrol Attendant
Location: Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Employment type: Permanent
Industry: Agriculture
Experience level: Entry level
Minimum qualification: Matric
Closing date: 6 November 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the BKB Petrol Attendant Vacancy
Before applying, make sure your CV clearly reflects your Matric qualification and any previous experience involving customer service, payments, retail, fuel stations or working directly with the public.
