Icebolethu Group is recruiting 31 Female General Assistants across various areas in South Africa. Apply now if you have Grade 12 and funeral services experience.
Female General Assistant Vacancies at Icebolethu Group
Icebolethu Group is currently recruiting Female General Assistants for temporary positions within Icebolethu Burial Services.
A total of 31 vacancies are available across different locations. The company is looking for compassionate, professional, and hardworking candidates with experience in funeral or burial services.
About the Company
Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider (FSP45714) and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor. The company is recognised as South Africa’s second-largest Funeral Assurance Group and was a winner of the Standard Bank KZN Top Brand Award 2022.
Position Details
- Position: Female General Assistants
- Number of Posts: 31
- Employer: Icebolethu Group
- Subsidiary: Icebolethu Burial Services
- Job Type: Temporary Positions
- Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Job Purpose
The purpose of the role is to:
- Support burial services operations
- Assist with mortuary and funeral-related duties
- Provide respectful assistance to grieving families
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12
Experience Required
Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in:
- Burials
- Funeral services
- Funeral planning
Skills and Competencies
Icebolethu is looking for candidates with:
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive organs and instruments
- Professionalism when working with unidentifiable or gruesome bodies
- Compassion and empathy towards grieving families
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Willingness to work odd hours and overnight shifts
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Assisting with removals
- Registering deceased details in the mortuary register
- Correctly labelling bodies
- Washing and storing bodies in mortuary trays
- Ensuring bodies are stored in the correct locations
- Assisting with body identification
- Preparing bodies for autopsy
- Cleaning mortuary and viewing areas
- Sterilising autopsy instruments and equipment
- Preparing instruments for pathologists
- Washing and sterilising instruments after autopsies
- Preparing bodies for collection
- Coffining bodies
- Releasing bodies to authorised family members
- Communicating with families regarding autopsy updates when necessary
- Monitoring mortuary access and signing in visitors
- Assisting with funeral grave and hall decoration setup
- Installing lowering device machines
- Taking responsibility for equipment and materials
Vacancy Areas and Reference Numbers
| Area | Reference Number | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Thekwini | 070526DBN | 8 |
| Greytown | 070526GTN | 1 |
| Bergville | 070526BGVL | 1 |
| Kokstad | 070526KOK | 1 |
| Clermont | 070526CLER | 1 |
| Hammarsdale | 070526UNIT6 | 1 |
| Umkomaas | 070526UMKS | 1 |
| Verulam | 070526VRLM | 1 |
| Dundee | 070526DDEE | 1 |
| Estcourt | 070526ESCT | 1 |
| Nongoma | 070526NGM | 1 |
| Vryheid | 070526VRYH | 1 |
| Pongola | 070526PONG | 1 |
| Jozini | 070526JZN | 1 |
| Mtubatuba | 070526MTB | 1 |
| Matatiele | 070526MTTL | 1 |
| Harding | 070526HDNG | 1 |
| Port Shepstone | 070526PTS | 1 |
| Empangeni | 070526EMP | 1 |
| Mandeni | 070526MAND | 1 |
| Eshowe | 070526ESHW | 1 |
| Ladysmith | 070526LDST | 1 |
| Newcastle | 070526NWSL | 1 |
| Mthatha | 070526MTT | 1 |
Employment Equity
Icebolethu Group supports the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. White, Coloured, and Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CVs via email to: icebo_hr@icebolethu.co.za
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