General Assistant x46 at Icebolethu Group
Icebolethu Group is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of General Assistant x46 on a fixed term basis. The successful candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in Burials/Funeral Services and will be based in Elandskop. Apply now!
Position: General Assistant
Company: Icebolethu Group
Position: General Assistant
Reference:
Job location: Elandskop
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be the center of Excellence in the Funeral Assurance Industry. To offer Services equal to none, in order to propel strong growth for our Company.
Introduction:
Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa’s second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN – Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.
Icebolethu Burials is currently in search of suitable candidates to apply and fill the position of General Assistant x5 on a fixed term basis. The success candidates will be based at Elandskop Mortuary. The incumbent/s will be required to perform tasks supporting Burial Services.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies.
Minumum Qualifications.
- Grade 12
Experience and Knowledge required.
- Min 1-2 years’ experience in Burials / Funeral Services and Planning.
Skills and Competencies Required.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
- Pays close attention to detail.
- Possesses the skill needed to handle sensitive organs and instruments.
- Communicates well with others.
- Exhibit’s ability to work calmly and professionally with gruesome or unidentifiable bodies.
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity when working with families of the deceased.
- Must be willing to work odd hours and/or overnight shifts.
Key Performance Areas:
- Assists in removals.
- Registering deceased details on the mortuary register.
- Ensure that are labeled correctly.
- Wash and Stores bodies in the mortuary tray as per the register and board number.
- Ensures that all bodies are properly stored in their assigned locations.
- Assist in identifying bodies.
- Cleans and prepares bodies for autopsy.
- Cleaning of the mortuary and viewing area.
- Sterilizes autopsy equipment and sets out all necessary instruments for the pathologist.
- Washes and sterilizes all instruments after autopsy.
- Washing and dressing of bodies for collection.
- Coffining of bodies.
- Releases body to family or other authorized.
- Speaks to family and friends to provide them with updates on the autopsy (if necessary).
- Monitoring mortuary and signs in visitors.
- Assist with Funeral grave and hall decoration set up.
- Installation of lowering device machine.
- Responsible for the equipment and material.
| Number of Positions | Location | Nature of Employment |
| X56 – General Assistant | Elandskop Mortuary | Fixed Term Basis |
(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position and location applying for will not be considered)
Please submit all CV’s to Icebo_hr@icebolethu.co.za
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 8 November 2023.