How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete their application through the online application option attached to the original vacancy listing.

Before applying, make sure your CV clearly shows:

• Your Matric qualification.
• Your current location.
• Relevant restaurant, retail or customer-service experience.
• Cashier experience, if applicable.
• Food preparation or kitchen experience, if applicable.
• Your contact details.

Closing Date

27 October 2026

Applications should be submitted before the closing date.

CV Tips for KFC Team Member Applicants

Because the position covers both Front of House and Back of House, your CV should highlight any genuine experience you have in restaurants, fast food, retail or customer service.

For example:

Team Member / Cashier – [Restaurant Name]
January 2025 – September 2026

Duties:

• Took customer orders and processed payments.
• Assisted customers with menu selections.
• Prepared and packaged food orders.
• Maintained clean work areas.
• Assisted with food preparation.
• Followed food-safety procedures.
• Worked effectively during busy periods.

Only include duties you actually performed.

If you have cashier experience, mention your experience with cash, card payments and POS/till systems. If you have kitchen experience, highlight food preparation, cooking, grilling, cleaning and safe food storage.

Sample CV Profile

Personal Profile

Hardworking and customer-focused individual with Matric and experience working in a fast-paced service environment. Able to assist customers, process orders and payments, prepare and package food, maintain clean work areas and work effectively as part of a team. Reliable, friendly and willing to work shifts while maintaining good customer-service and food-quality standards.

Adjust this profile according to your actual experience.

Possible Interview Questions

Candidates preparing for a KFC Team Member interview can expect questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work at KFC?
3. What restaurant or customer-service experience do you have?
4. Have you worked as a cashier before?
5. Do you have experience preparing food?
6. Are you comfortable working both Front of House and Back of House?
7. How would you greet a customer?
8. How would you handle an unhappy customer?
9. What would you do if a customer received the wrong order?
10. How would you manage several orders at the same time?
11. Why is order accuracy important?
12. How would you suggest a promotion or additional menu item to a customer?
13. What experience do you have handling cash?
14. How do you make sure payments are processed correctly?
15. What would you do if your till did not balance?
16. Why is kitchen cleanliness important?
17. How would you prevent food from spoiling?
18. What would you do if you noticed that stock was running low?
19. What would you do if kitchen equipment was not working correctly?
20. How do you handle pressure during busy periods?
21. Are you comfortable working shifts?
22. How do you work as part of a team?
23. What would you do if another team member needed help during a busy period?
24. What does good customer service mean to you?
25. Why should you be selected for this Team Member position?

Final Reminder

KFC is recruiting for a Team Member opportunity in Brakpan, Gauteng.

Position: Team Member
Location: Brakpan, Gauteng
Qualification: Matric
Job Type: Permanent – Part-Time
Hours: 8 hours per day
Schedule: Shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: TBC
Experience: Relevant Front of House, Back of House, Team Member, Cashier, Cook or Griller experience
Residence: Within 15 km of the job
Criminal Record: Clear criminal record required
Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Applicants should tailor their CV towards customer service, cashier work, food preparation, kitchen duties, cleanliness and teamwork.