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10/02/2024

Job Posting: Junior Butchery Promoter

Our client, a well-established and respected player in the meat processing and food ingredients industry, is seeking a Junior Butchery Promoter to join their dynamic team. While we cannot disclose the client’s name, rest assured that they are a leader in the field, committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary: As a Junior Butchery Promoter, you will play a crucial role in promoting our client’s products and services in various butcheries in and around Cape Town. Your primary focus will be on engaging with customers, educating them about our offerings, preparing and sharing taste samples, and ensuring a positive experience.

Responsibilities:

Promotion and Customer Engagement:
Actively promote our client’s products and services at various locations, including supermarkets, markets, and community events.
Engage with customers, answer their questions, and provide information about the quality and benefits of our meat products.
Create a positive brand image and build strong relationships with potential customers.

Training and Familiarization:
Our client recognizes that every successful promoter needs a solid understanding of the butchery environment. Therefore, they will provide comprehensive training, including:
Butchery Environment: Familiarize yourself with the layout, equipment, and processes commonly found in a butchery.
Product Knowledge: Learn about different cuts of meat, their uses, making fresh sausages, preparing processed meats, and the best cooking methods.
Tools and Resources: Understand the tools and resources available to you, including promotional materials and company-provided resources.
Company Car Training: If required, you’ll receive training on using the company car efficiently and safely.

Requirements:
Valid driver’s license: You’ll need to travel to various locations for promotions.
Matric certificate: A high school diploma or equivalent.
No criminal record: Our client values integrity and trustworthiness.
Xhosa speaking: Fluency in Xhosa is essential for effective communication with local communities.

Compensation: Our client offers a competitive market-related package, which includes a base salary, incentives, and benefits. The package is negotiable based on your qualifications and experience.

If you’re passionate about promoting quality meat products, and food ingredients, enjoy engaging with people, and want to be part of a reputable organization, apply now! Join our team and contribute to the success of our client’s brand.

Note: All applications will be treated confidentially.

To apply, please send your updated CV and a brief cover letter to the email address provided. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Ref: KN 202402 email CV to [email protected]

03/02/2024

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01/07/2023

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Youth unemployment has negative consequences for the individual, the society and the environment. It leads to poverty, social exclusion, crime, violence, substance abuse, mental health problems and reduced life expectancy. It also hampers economic growth, innovation, social cohesion and human development. It wastes the potential and talents of young people who could contribute to the country's development and prosperity.There are various factors that contribute to youth unemployment in South Africa, such as low economic growth, skills mismatch, labour market rigidities, poor education quality, lack of work experience, discrimination, corruption and nepotism. Some of these factors are structural and require long-term policy interventions and reforms, while others are cyclical and depend on the state of the economy and the demand for labour.

There are also some initiatives and programmes that aim to address youth unemployment in South Africa, such as the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector that creates jobs for young people with digital skills, the S’thesha Waya Waya project that provides training and employment opportunities for youth in KwaZulu-Natal, and the green economy that offers potential for sustainable and inclusive development. However, these initiatives need to be scaled up, coordinated and monitored to ensure their effectiveness and impact.

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Youth unemployment in South Africa is a complex and multifaceted problem that requires urgent attention and action from all stakeholders, including the government, the private sector, the civil society, the academia and the youth themselves.

It is not only a social and economic issue, but also a moral and human rights issue. eJobs

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