Funeral Undertaker (Casual)

About the role

Icebolethu Burial Services, a subsidiary of Icebolethu Group, is looking for a Funeral Undertaker to work in various areas on a casual basis within its Fleet Centre division. The post supports the Burial team's activities and involves responding to clients who need funeral assistance, moving the deceased and handling related paperwork.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to clients needing funeral assistance and guide them through Icebolethu's processes and procedures.
• Drive the allocated vehicle to remove the deceased from the place of death to the parlour, and later to the place of burial.
• Help process burial orders and other funeral documents.
• Assist in preparing the deceased for washing, dressing, viewing and embalming, and prepare the body for washing, dressing and embalming when needed.
• 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 using the provided checklist, log mileage and fuel transactions, and record all trips.
• Coordinate all burial services, communicate promptly with family representatives and the office, and pitch tents, fixtures and flower arrangements.
• Work night shifts and carry out any other assigned duties.
• Follow the Code of Conduct for drivers, including driving the hearse with a jacket on, windows halfway down, no music during the procession, no eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, waving or hooting, and not exceeding 100 km/h.

Required profile

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