Street food salespersons prepare and sell, or sell previously prepared, hot or cold foods and beverages ready for immediate consumption in streets and public places such as stations, cinemas, or theatres.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Street food salespersons - from R7 679 to R21 816 per month - 2025.
- A Street food salespersons typically earns between R7 679 and R16 415 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R8 057 and R17 241 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Obtaining permission or a licence, where required, to sell food and drinks on the street or in a public place
- Obtaining food and drinks for sale
- Preparing, either beforehand or on the spot, food and drinks for sale
- Loading and unloading, pushing, pedalling or carrying handcarts, trucks, trays or baskets to bring food and drinks to the desired place in the street, or to public places such as stations or cinemas
- Displaying and selling food and drinks and accepting payment
