Jobs at Ecowize Group

Description

• Ecowize is currently seeking x4 dependable and motivated General Workers to join our Products Division in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.
• The role supports the manufacturing process by performing a range of manual and semi-skilled duties including container cleaning, raw material weighing and staging, labelling, decanting, forklift operation, and general housekeeping.

Description

• The General Worker position involves assisting with daily production and housekeeping tasks within the factory to ensure smooth operations.
• The role includes cleaning and preparing containers for reuse, picking and weighing raw materials, assisting with the blending process, performing labelling and decanting, and ensuring the general cleanliness and order of the facility. Where licensed, the workers will operate a forklift to move goods safely and efficiently.
• The successful candidates will work closely with production and quality teams to maintain operational standards and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect returned containers, remove labels and ensure rinse water meets specification.
• Prepare containers by derusting and checking for damage or leaks prior to reuse.
• Pick correct raw materials, weigh them accurately, label, and palletize for production.
• Apply clear and correct labels to raw, intermediate, and finished products.
• Assist with loading and unloading of blending vessels under supervision.
• Decant bulk materials into designated packaging according to instructions.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently (where licensed).
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, workstations, and equipment.
• Support waste handling, basic cleaning of machines, and other general factory duties.
• Follow safety protocols, hygiene standards, and GMP requirements at all times.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to assist where needed.

Requirements

• Grade 10
• Forklift licence (advantageous but not essential)
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of weighing equipment and material handling
• Ability to follow instructions and safety signage
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour and factory working conditions
• Experience in the chemical industry will be an advantage

The successful incumbent must have the following skill sets:

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines.
• High work standards, energetic and driven.
• Customer centric.

Closing Date: 24 July 2025

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Description

• We are growing our Cleaning Services and require skilled and competent Site Managers to join the Ecowize Group.

Job Specification:

• Manage and coordinate all operational functions on site.
• Delivery a daily Food Safe Facility to customer standards.
• Use information obtained at the site to complete inspections, micros, audits, and customer feedback.
• Managing of site budgets and manage man-hours as per shift schedule.
• Responsible for staff management and resolving HR related matters.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff as well as developing skills.
• Drive Occupational Health and Safety and make recommendations to improve the process.
• Ensure internal audits meet daily requirements.
• Close out any raised non – conformance of micros out of specification and following up on NCR’s.
• Liaise daily with customers.
• Assist with recruitment for the region as the need arises. 
• Assist with coordinating training interventions at site level. 

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Deep cleaning experience is essential.
• Wet plant cleaning experience is advantageous.
• Management /or Food Technology Qualification (advantageous).
• Experience in FMCG and or cleaning industry essential.
• Staff Management and Labour Relations experience is essential.
• Experience working with a Hygiene Quality Management System is advantageous.
• Own reliable transport is essential.
• Good command of the English Language.
• High-Quality administrative skills required.
• Be flexible to work different shifts.

The successful incumbent must have the following skill sets:

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• Able to work a strict shift position and willing to work over weekends.
• Experience in the food production industry.
• Must be able to manage the strict flow of operations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines.
• High work standards, energetic and driven.
• Excellent communication skills (English Command).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer centric.

Closing Date: 24 July 2025