A permanent General Worker position is available at SSK’s Agriland store in Golden Valley, Eastern Cape for applicants with Grade 12 and a valid Code EB driver’s licence.
The role involves general housekeeping, manual labour, store hygiene, food-safety awareness, risk management and day-to-day operational support in an active agricultural retail environment.
Applications close on 9 November 2026.
What will you do as a General Worker?
The position supports the daily operation of the Agriland store.
You can expect to assist with:
- General housekeeping
- Store hygiene
- Manual labour
- Operational tasks
- Risk management
- Food-safety requirements
- General communication
- Other routine store duties
The role is practical and suited to applicants who are comfortable with physical work.
Will you need to lift heavy items?
Yes. Applicants must be physically able to lift heavy items and work in an active environment.
The role may involve regular movement, handling stock and carrying out manual tasks throughout the working day.
How important is workplace safety?
Safety awareness is an important requirement.
You will need to:
- Follow instructions
- Work carefully
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Support risk-management procedures
- Follow food-safety requirements
- Help keep the workplace safe and orderly
The position requires someone who can remain reliable and attentive in demanding conditions.
What does store hygiene involve?
General Workers help maintain a clean working environment.
This can include keeping operational areas tidy and supporting hygiene standards across the store.
Good housekeeping is particularly important where agricultural retail and food-related products are handled.
Who can apply?
Applicants need:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Valid Code EB / Code 08 driver’s licence
- Ability to communicate in Afrikaans and English
Applicants should also be:
- Reliable
- Physically fit
- Safety conscious
- Able to follow instructions
- Comfortable with manual work
- Able to work in challenging conditions
Is previous experience required?
The vacancy does not specify a minimum number of years of previous work experience.
The position is therefore suitable for applicants who meet the qualification, licence, language and physical requirements.
What skills will help you succeed?
Useful qualities include:
- Physical stamina
- Reliability
- Safety awareness
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Ability to follow instructions
- Attention to cleanliness
- Willingness to perform manual tasks
Being dependable is especially important in a store environment where operational tasks need to be completed consistently.
What are the vacancy details?
Employer: Sentraal-Suid Co-operative Ltd
Division: SSK Commercial
Business unit: SSK Retail
Store: Agriland, Golden Valley
Position: General Worker
Location: Golden Valley, Eastern Cape
Employment type: Permanent
Industry: Agriculture
Functional area: Operations
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
Driver’s licence: Code EB / Code 08
Language requirement: Afrikaans and English
Closing date: 9 November 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the SSK General Worker Vacancy
Before applying, make sure your CV clearly reflects your Grade 12 qualification, driver’s licence, language ability and any previous experience involving manual work, agriculture, retail, stock handling or store operations.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within one month after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
