Icebolethu Group Vacancies

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Junior Internal Auditor (x2)

Description

Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor. It is South Africa’s second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN – Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu Group is currently looking for objective candidates to fill the position of Junior Internal Auditor on a fixed-term basis for a period of Twelve (12) months. The Successful incumbents will be expected to add value and improve operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, Auditing,  control and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgement. The position is based in our Group Internal Audit Department within Icebolethu Group.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or related field.
• Registered member with the International Internal Auditing Standards (IIA) Advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge required.

• A Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of working experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies required.

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.

Key Performance Areas

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage with the client during the execution of the audit in order to obtain necessary information or to clear audit exceptions
• Prepare audit files either electronically or manually for all projects with necessary working papers for the audit procedures performed and sign them off
• Communicate all project challenges to the manager for intervention
• Exercise diligence and professionalism in the execution of all audit assignments and ensure completion of all projects within set timelines.
• Review management comments and action plans to ensure that it addresses the control deficiencies raised
• Obtain evidence supporting the audit results
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

Contacts

ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT

NB: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Indian, Coloured population group are also encouraged to apply.

People with disability are also encouraged to apply.

This position will be based in Durban and frequent work travelling will be required.

Application Submission and Closing Dates:

(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position applying for will not be considered)

Please submit all CVs to hr_recruitment@icebolethu.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions is Friday, 07 November 2025.

Funeral Undertakers – East London and Mthatha

Description

Icebolethu Group is an Authorized Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa’s second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN – Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu Burial Services, a subsidiary of Icebolethu Group is currently in search of suitable candidates to fill the position/s of Casual Funeral Undertaker located in various areas. The position/s are available on a Temporary basis within the Fleet Centre, a Division of Icebolethu Group. Thesuccessful candidate will be required to perform tasks and responsibilities supporting Burial team’s activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications.

• Grade 12
• Certificate in Funeral Practice.
• Diploma/Degree in Mortuary Science or Forensics Sciences Advantageous.
• Valid driver license with PDP.

Skills and Experience required.

• Working Experience as an Embalmer advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Reliable transportation.

Attributes :

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business skills.
• Strong ethical and moral values.
• Good time management.

Responsibilities Required:

• Responding to clients that require funeral services assistance and assisting them in line with Icebolethu Burial Services processes and procedures.
• Drive allocated vehicle to conduct removal of the deceased from place of death to a designated parlour.
• Assisting in the processing of burial orders and any other funeral related documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of deceased this includes washing, dressing and arranging for theviewing of the body, undertaking and other areas of funerals.
• Prepare the body for washing, dressing and embalming whenever need arises.
• Assisting in taking bereaved families to the chapel for service and viewing of the body.
• Drive allocate vehicle to ferry the deceased to place of burial.
• Operate and clean cemetery equipment.
• Check all cemetery equipment after use and report any faults found.
• Clean vehicles daily.
• Conduct vehicle checks daily using the standard vehicle check list provided.
• Log mileage and reference for all trips.
• Record all fuel transactions in line with vehicle mileage logbook.
• Clean removal equipment.
• Monitoring and smooth coordination of all burial’s services.
• Comply with Icebolethu’s Code of Conduct for Drivers and all other laid down rules as follows:
 Drive hearse wearing a jacket all the time.
 Wind windows halfway down
 Switch off music during funeral procession.
 No waving or hooting to friends or chatting.
 No eating or drinking alcohol/ beverages.
 No smoking
 Not to exceed 100km/ph.
 Communicate to all parties involved about all events.
 Do not misinform clients.
 Do not use company vehicles unless authorized by management.
• Timeous communication with family representatives and office to ensure smooth coordination of all funerals.
• Pitching tents, fixtures and flower setting up.
• Night duties
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Contacts

Vacancy: Funeral Undertaker

Area: Mthatha

Reference Number: 030725MTH

Number of Vacancies: X1

Vacancy: Funeral Undertaker

Area: East London

Reference Number: 030725EAST

Number of Vacancies: X2

ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT

NB** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Colored, Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications and Closing Date

(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position applying for will not be considered)

Please submit all CV’s to Fleetrecruitment@icebolethu.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions is 7 November 2025

General Assistants – Mthatha and East London

Description

Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa’s second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN – Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu Burial Services a subsidiary of Icebolethu Group is currently in search of suitable candidates to apply and fill the fixed term positions of General Assistants based in various areas.  The successful incumbent/s will be required to perform tasks supporting Burial Services.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12.

Skills and Experience required.

• Min 1-2 years’ experience in Burials / Funeral Services and Planning.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses the skill needed to handle sensitive organs and instruments.
• Communicates well with others.
• Exhibit’s ability to work calmly and professionally with gruesome or unidentifiable bodies.
• Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity when working with families of the deceased.
• Must be willing to work odd hours and/or overnight shifts.

Responsibilities Required:

• Assists in removals.
• Registering deceased details on the mortuary register.
• Ensure that are labelled correctly.
• Wash and Stores bodies in the mortuary tray as per the register and board number.
• Ensures that all bodies are properly stored in their assigned locations.
• Assist in identifying bodies.
• Cleans and prepares bodies for autopsy.
• Cleaning of the mortuary and viewing area.
• Sterilizes autopsy equipment and sets out all necessary instruments for the pathologist.
• Washes and sterilizes all instruments after autopsy.
• Wash and preparing of bodies for collection.
• Coffining of bodies.
• Releases body to family or other authorized.
• Speaks to family and friends to provide them with updates on the autopsy (if necessary).
• Monitoring mortuary and signs in visitors
• Assist with Funeral grave and hall decoration set up.
• Installation of lowering device machine.
• Responsible for the equipment and material.

Contacts

Vacancies: General Assistant

Location: Mthatha

Reference Number: UMTHA GA02

Number of Vacancies: X2

Vacancies: General Assistant

Location: East London

Reference Number: EL GA02

Number of Vacancies: X2

Contacts

ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT

*** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Colored, Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Submission and Closing Date – 07 November 2025

(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position applying for will not be considered)

Please submit all CV’s to  icebo_hr@icebolethu.co.za

Close Protection Officer

Description

​REF: ISSCPO-10/25

Contributor is South Africa’s second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN – Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu Security is currently in search of suitable candidates to fill the position of aClose Protection Security Officer. The position is available on a Permanent basis within the Security company of Icebolethu Group.

Icebolethu Group is looking for a competent Close Protection Officer to monitor, safe guard and undertake the surveillance a VVIP Principle and protection of our executives, resources and equipment.

An incumbent will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventingharm, interruptions and threats to our VVIP and Executives as well as any other criminal activities.

A CPO must be well-trained in Principle Protection, surveillance early threat detection and avoidance while upholding the standards of the Principles Social Standing.

The ideal candidate will inspire respect and authority as well as possess a high level of observation. The ideal candidate will help the company in maintaining excellent workingprotocol and high standard of Protection.

Job Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric
• PSIRA registered – Grade C, B or A
• Driver’s License – Valid and Held for more than 5 years
• Fire-arm Business Competency for handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
• Advanced Driver competency (Range Rover)
• Regulation 21 certification.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) is Advantageous
• Well Spoken and good Hygiene.

Experience, Skills and Competencies required:

• 2 years minimum experience as a CPO –  Protector
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for Bodyguard Industry and public safety
• Report writing skills
Situational Awareness vigilance (Good Eyesight)
• Risk Assessment (Detail Orientation)
• Tactical Planning Risk Management
• Quick Reflexes Combat Training
• Discipline Knowledge of protocol
• Physical health and fitness
• Strong and clear Communication Skills and Team Coordination
• Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems and Communication Equipment.
• Trained in First Aid/BLS
• Trained in self-defense

Key Performance Areas

• Providing immediate response to threats or emergencies, including evacuation procedures.
• Safely transporting the principal, including route planning and vehicle security.
• Analyzing potential threats and providing advice on security measures.
• Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
• Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property
• Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations
• Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts
• Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions
• Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation
• Provide assistance to people in need
• Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities
• Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
• Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area

Contacts

ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITYACT

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusivecompany culture.
• Successful candidates will undergo employment security checks such as Criminal, Employment reference and Credit Checks.
• Ensure Recent Contactable References
• Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must reside in Durban.

(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position applying for will not beconsidered)

Please submit all CV’s to securityrecruitment@icebolethu.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions is Wednesday, 05 November 2025.

We wish you all the best with your applications