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 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 R31.27 per hour effective 1 March 2026. For a 45-hour week over 195 ordinary hours, this amounts to R6,097.65 per month. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate up to 10 hours per week.
What salary range can I expect for packing staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
According to Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey Q1 2026, median earnings for packers and packaging labourers are R6,800 per month. Entry-level positions pay R6,097 at NMW, while experienced workers earn up to R10,200 monthly in manufacturing and retail sectors.
What work visa do foreigners need for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
Foreign nationals need a General Work Visa sponsored by a South African employer who conducts a labour market test proving no local available. The application fee is R1,520 with processing up to 8 weeks as of 2026. Visa duration matches the employment contract up to 5 years maximum.
What qualifications or experience are required for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
No formal qualifications or prior experience are mandated under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act for packing staff roles. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, though most positions require age 18 and basic numeracy. Physical fitness for lifting up to 25kg is typically expected.
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