Career opportunities
Come and work at the mill.
Shemuél Milling is a family-owned wheat mill in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal. If you'd like to work here, send your CV to recruitment@shemuel.co.za.
How to apply
- 1
Get your CV ready
Keep it short and up to date: where you've worked, any training or certificates, and a phone number we can reach you on.
- 2
Be specific
Vague applications are ignored. Put the type of work or the specific role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
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Email it to recruitment
Send your CV to recruitment@shemuel.co.za. Applications sent to any other address will most likely not be read.
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We'll be in touch if there's a fit
If you are a strong applicant, we'll get back to you.
Please note
- Please email rather than phone about vacancies.
- We can only reply to applicants we'd like to take further, but every CV stays on file.
Where you could fit in
A mill needs more than millers. From the production floor to the office, these are the areas the team is built around. If your experience fits one of them, we'd like to hear from you.
We're based on Old Main Road in Cato Ridge, between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Most roles are on site at the mill.
Meet the people you'd be working with
Milling & production
The people who run the mill floor, shift by shift, keeping the flour consistent from the first bag to the last.
Roles such as
- Miller
- Assistant Miller
- Mill Operator
- Bulk Line Operator
- Retail Line Operator
- Shift Supervisor
Packing & warehouse
Bagging, stacking and loading every order so it leaves Cato Ridge in the right condition, on the right truck.
Roles such as
- Packing Machine Operator
- Forklift Driver
- General Worker
- Warehouse Supervisor
Maintenance
Keeping the plant running: mechanical and electrical upkeep, planned servicing and quick response when something needs attention.
Roles such as
- Millwright
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Fabricator
- Technician
- Maintenance Assistant
Quality & laboratory
Testing wheat and flour, keeping records and making sure every product meets the standard our customers rely on.
Roles such as
- Laboratory Technician
- Quality Controller
- Screen Room Operator
- Food Safety Officer
Logistics & dispatch
Planning deliveries, driving and coordinating with customers so bakeries get their flour when they need it.
Roles such as
- Truck Driver (Code 10 / 14)
- Driver's Assistant
- Dispatch Clerk
Office & administration
Sales, accounts, HR and the day-to-day admin that keeps the mill running behind the scenes.
Roles such as
- Sales Representative
- Bookkeeper
- Debtors / Creditors Clerk
- Receptionist
- HR Administrator
What it's like to work here
The same five values that shape how we serve our customers shape how we work with each other.
Trust
Honesty, reliability and transparency, with each other and with customers.
Teamwork
We succeed together. Everyone's work matters to the bag that leaves the gate.
Agility
A small team that adapts quickly when customers or the market change.
Kaizen
Small improvements every day that make the work better, safer and more efficient.
Safety First
Everyone goes home safe, at the end of every shift.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV to recruitment.
Attach your CV, tell us what work you're looking for, and name the position in the subject line if you're applying for one. We'll be in touch if there's a fit.
recruitment@shemuel.co.za