Casual Funeral Undertaker (East London and Mthatha)

About the role

Icebolethu Burial Services, a subsidiary of Icebolethu Group, is looking for candidates to fill positions of Casual Funeral Undertaker in various areas, including East London and Mthatha. The work is on a temporary basis within the Fleet Centre, a division of Icebolethu Group, and involves supporting the Burial team's activities.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to clients needing funeral assistance and guide them through the company's processes and procedures.
• Drive the allocated vehicle to remove the deceased from the place of death to the parlour and to the place of burial.
• Assist in processing burial orders and other funeral documents.
• Prepare the body for washing, dressing and embalming, and arrange for viewing, undertaking and other funeral matters.
• Take bereaved families to the chapel for service and viewing.
• Operate and clean cemetery equipment, check it after use and report faults, and clean removal equipment.
• Clean vehicles daily, run daily vehicle checks, log mileage and record fuel transactions.
• Pitch tents, set up fixtures and flowers, and carry out night duties and any other assigned tasks.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for drivers, including driving the hearse in a jacket, keeping windows halfway down, switching off music during processions, and not exceeding 100 km/h.
• Maintain timely communication with families and the office.

Required profile

• Grade 12.
• Certificate in Funeral Practice; a Diploma or Degree in Mortuary Science or Forensic Sciences is advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence with PDP and reliable transportation.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role; embalmer experience is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal, communication and business skills, strong ethics, and good time management.