Funeral Undertaker

About the role

Icebolethu Burial Services, a subsidiary of Icebolethu Group, is looking for a Funeral Undertaker based in Rustenburg. The position is permanent and is based at the Fleet Centre, a division of Icebolethu Group. The successful candidate will support the Burial team's activities.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to clients needing funeral services assistance and assist them according to Icebolethu Burial Services' processes and procedures.
• Drive the allocated vehicle to remove the deceased from the place of death to a designated parlour and to the place of burial.
• Assist in processing burial orders and other funeral-related documents.
• Prepare the deceased for washing, dressing and embalming, and arrange for the viewing of the body.
• 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, carry out daily vehicle checks with the standard checklist, log mileage and record fuel transactions.
• Pitch tents, set up fixtures and flowers, and perform night duties and any other assigned work.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for drivers, including driving the hearse wearing 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 to coordinate funerals smoothly.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and business skills, strong ethical values and good time management.