Abattoir Supervisor - Petfood

The Globevest Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Globevest Group seeks an Abattoir Supervisor - Petfood in Cape Town to lead the casing department, manage 15–20 staff, and ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.

You will oversee daily workflows, monitor quality, and train staff to become multi-skilled across areas while maintaining stock levels and equipment readiness. This role requires reliability and teamwork in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a production or processing environment.
• Stocktaking experience essential.
• Forklift experience advantageous.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.
• Able to work overtime and under pressure.
• Sober habits and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the casing department and a team of 15–20 employees.
• Allocate duties and ensure staff complete tasks efficiently and on time.
• Monitor production processes to ensure work is completed according to procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure employees follow health, safety, hygiene and workplace procedures.
• Conduct and assist with stocktaking and monitor stock levels.
• Operate or oversee the use of forklifts and other relevant equipment where required.
• Complete basic production, stock and departmental administration.
• Train and assist employees to become multi-skilled across different areas of the department.
• Plan daily work requirements and manage workflow according to operational needs.
• Address operational issues and communicate with staff and management.
• Ensure the department and work areas are kept clean, organised and well maintained.
• Work overtime when required and assist with general operational duties.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Stock control

Forklift operation

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

About the job Abattoir Supervisor - Petfood

Salary: Market related

Location: Cape Town

Job type: Permanent

Reference: CWR.W.ASP.30092026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a proud supplier of high-quality pork to the majority of production and retail outlets in the Western Cape. They are looking for an Abattoir Supervisor - Petfood to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the casing department and a team of 15–20 employees.
• Allocate duties and ensure staff complete tasks efficiently and on time.
• Monitor production processes to ensure work is completed according to company procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure employees follow health, safety, hygiene and workplace procedures.
• Conduct and assist with stocktaking and monitor stock levels.
• Operate or oversee the use of forklifts and other relevant equipment where required.
• Complete basic production, stock and departmental administration.
• Train and assist employees to become multi-skilled across different areas of the department.
• Plan daily work requirements and manage workflow according to operational needs.
• Address operational issues and communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Ensure the department and work areas are kept clean, organised and well maintained.
• Work overtime when required and assist with general operational duties as needed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 3 - 5 Years' experience in a supervisor or similar role
• 2 – 4 Years' stocktaking experience
• Forklift experience / license advantageous
• Valid driver's license + own / reliable transport
• Own cell number
• To work overtime when required
• Perform assigned duties in a timely and safe manner
• Co-ordinate and work in a team environment
• Receive a lot of on the job training to become multi-skilled
• Be able to work alone with minimum supervision and always be reliable
• Able to demonstrate good organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices
• Independent thinking and having the ability to do job planning
• Must be able to work in a team
• Accurate
• Sober habits
• Punctual
• Must be able to delegate / communicate on all levels
• Be able to work under stressful circumstances
• Good office housekeeping

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