Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers prepare tobacco leaves and make various tobacco products.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers earn a salary between R3 225 and R14 051 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers ranges from R3 225 to R7 462.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R4 046 and R10 047 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Grading cured tobacco leaves by type, quality and locality where grown
- Mixing tobacco leaves according to formula to obtain a blend of distinct flavour
- Tending vacuum containers which moisten tobacco for further processing
- Removing midribs and stalks from tobacco leaves and shredding tobacco
- Making cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other tobacco products by hand or with simple machines