General Assistant / Packer
Cape Town, South AfricaCompany
Tailormade Solution
Location
Cape Town
Job Type
Part-time
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Job Description
Basic Requirement:
• Matric
• Understanding of GWP
• Attention to Detail
• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure
• *Minimum 1 year experience in Warehousing or Logistics
• Duties & Experience:
• Check assigned shelves and ensure that all shelves are adequately replenished with correct product lines according to bin location and product description.
• Receive Picking Task and go the bin location. Pick according to Bin location, product description, barcode and quantity.
• Check that the quality of the product has not been compromised.
• Assemble orders carefully into crates or totes provided.
• Pick according to First Expiry First Out (FEFO) and First in First out (FIFO) principles.
• Unpack open stock that arrives in aisles and replenish to shelves as required.
• Conduct weekly batch controls and complete weekly cycle counts.
• Perform routine housekeeping in allocated aisle
• Once an order has been scanned and invoiced, the packer will receive the tote/crate with the scanned order.
• Check that the Delivery Note/Invoice and barcoded sticker correspond.
• Check that the products in the tote/crate match the Delivery Note and quantity.
• Establish what is the most applicable form of packaging to be used for the order. (Carton or plastic bag)
• Ensure that when packing an order that fragile products are bubble wrapped and that lighter products are placed on top of heavier products to prevent damages. Liquids must be placed upright to prevent leakages.
• Place warning stickers on packed carton or plastic bag if items are fragile.
• All orders must be packed accurately and in full.
• Parcels must have the Delivery Note or Invoice on the inside and the corresponding sticker on the outside, sealed with a goose neck sealer.
• Boxes to be sealed with tape and the Delivery note or invoice placed in a plastic sleeve outside of the box with corresponding sticker.
• Once the order has been packed, place it in the allocated crate according to round number.
• Matric
• Understanding of GWP
• Attention to Detail
• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure
• *Minimum 1 year experience in Warehousing or Logistics
• Duties & Experience:
• Check assigned shelves and ensure that all shelves are adequately replenished with correct product lines according to bin location and product description.
• Receive Picking Task and go the bin location. Pick according to Bin location, product description, barcode and quantity.
• Check that the quality of the product has not been compromised.
• Assemble orders carefully into crates or totes provided.
• Pick according to First Expiry First Out (FEFO) and First in First out (FIFO) principles.
• Unpack open stock that arrives in aisles and replenish to shelves as required.
• Conduct weekly batch controls and complete weekly cycle counts.
• Perform routine housekeeping in allocated aisle
• Once an order has been scanned and invoiced, the packer will receive the tote/crate with the scanned order.
• Check that the Delivery Note/Invoice and barcoded sticker correspond.
• Check that the products in the tote/crate match the Delivery Note and quantity.
• Establish what is the most applicable form of packaging to be used for the order. (Carton or plastic bag)
• Ensure that when packing an order that fragile products are bubble wrapped and that lighter products are placed on top of heavier products to prevent damages. Liquids must be placed upright to prevent leakages.
• Place warning stickers on packed carton or plastic bag if items are fragile.
• All orders must be packed accurately and in full.
• Parcels must have the Delivery Note or Invoice on the inside and the corresponding sticker on the outside, sealed with a goose neck sealer.
• Boxes to be sealed with tape and the Delivery note or invoice placed in a plastic sleeve outside of the box with corresponding sticker.
• Once the order has been packed, place it in the allocated crate according to round number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for packing staff is R32.75 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This amounts to R5,870 gross per month for a 45-hour week. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.
What work visa do I need as a foreigner from SADC countries for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, non-exempt SADC nationals require a General Work Visa for packing staff roles, valid for up to 5 years with employer sponsorship. Applications cost R1,520 and must include a job offer letter and proof of qualifications. Processing takes 8-10 weeks at a VFS centre.
Am I eligible for packing staff jobs with only Grade 12 and no prior warehouse experience?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff positions require no formal qualifications beyond Grade 12 or equivalent, with no mandatory prior experience under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employers must provide 3 months probation training. Unemployed youth qualify for subsidized training via the Employment Services of South Africa.
What documents do I need to submit when applying for packing staff jobs through government job centres?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, required documents include certified ID copy, Grade 12 certificate, CV, and bank statement for packing staff registrations at labour centres. UIF registration card is mandatory if previously employed. Submit in person at any of the 146 PES centres nationwide.
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