KWV a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world-class wines, and other spirits has a vacancy for a General Worker, based in Paarl

• Department: Packaging   
• Reporting to: Team Leader - Packaging            
• Division: Operations

Purpose:

The incumbent needs to ensure that they enable and support the Packaging team to execute production on time and in full. Ensure that they will be responsible for and continually strive to do their part to ensure that only a safe, quality product, that meets all applicable standards and requirements is manufactured

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement good housekeeping, hygiene, and safety practices.
• Assist machine operators with cleaning and first-line maintenance tasks.
• Assist with ad hoc duties as required.
• Meet all production requirements within set timeframes according to the production schedule.
• Consistently comply with workplace standards and practices.
• Ensure all procedures relating to process control are followed.
• Monitor the condition of incoming materials and outgoing finished products.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12
• 2-3 years' experience in a production environment
• Willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP in a production environment
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Understanding of quality requirements in a production environment
• Basic knowledge of process control systems and standards
• Basic numerical and technical skills
• Administrative skills
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Problem identification skills
• High attention to detail
• Target-driven with a focus on continuous improvement

Salary: Market related

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from under-represented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.

Closing date for applications: 26 February 2026

Kindly note, this advert may be closed prior to the closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received before the closing date.

Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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