Icebolethu Group Is Hiring 80 Casual General Assistants

If you are looking for a part-time job in the funeral services industry, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Icebolethu Burial Services, a subsidiary of the Icebolethu Group, has announced the recruitment of 80 Casual General Assistants to support its Burial Services operations.

These vacancies are available across various areas, and successful candidates will assist with a range of operational duties, including mortuary support, funeral preparations, and general assistance. If you have a Grade 12 certificate and experience in burial or funeral services, you are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

About the Icebolethu Casual General Assistant Jobs

Icebolethu Group is one of South Africa’s leading funeral service providers, offering professional burial services and compassionate support to families across the country. As part of its continued commitment to delivering quality services, the company is recruiting 80 Casual General Assistants on a part-time basis.

Successful applicants will work within the Burial Services division, assisting with day-to-day operations while ensuring that all procedures are carried out professionally, respectfully, and according to company standards.

This role is suitable for individuals who are organised, reliable, compassionate, and able to work in a sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

General Assistants will perform various duties that support the daily operations of the Burial Services department.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with removals of deceased persons

Registering deceased details in the mortuary register

Correctly labelling bodies

Washing and storing bodies according to procedures

Assisting with body identification

Preparing bodies for collection

Coffining of bodies

Cleaning the mortuary and viewing areas

Sterilising equipment used during autopsies

Preparing instruments for the pathologist

Monitoring mortuary visitors

Assisting with funeral grave and hall decoration

Installing lowering device equipment

Ensuring all equipment and materials are maintained

Releasing bodies to authorised family members or representatives

The successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring that families receive respectful and professional funeral services during difficult times.

Available Locations

The vacancies are available in the following areas:

145 Warehouse

Umlazi

Unit 6

Verulam

Umkomaas

Newcastle

Ladysmith

Estcourt

Vryheid

Bergville

Dundee

Empangeni

Eshowe

Mandeni

Ixopo

Bizana

Kokstad

Matatiele

Temple

Greytown

Elandskop

Richmond

Nongoma

Ulundi

Pongola

Jozini

Mtubatuba

Applicants must clearly indicate both the position and the location they are applying for. Applications without this information will not be considered.