Packer and Pickers

Durban, South Africa
Packer and Pickers
Company
Chiepanks Group
Location
Durban
Via
Talent.com
Job description
We are looking to hire an energetic picker to assist us in preparing orders for shipping. The picker will utilize requisitions and order sheets to pick a wide variety of items, place and arrange items in containers and bins following specific instructions, and arrange containers on pallets. The picker will check containers for damage, and confirm correct items and quantities are selected. You will perform duties in accordance with standard operating instructions, and ensure inbound and outbound shipments are correct and defect-free. You will operate a forklift, maintain equipment and perform basic maintenance, conduct physical inventories and report quality variances.

To ensure success in this position you will need to perform to a high level of accuracy. Top candidates will be upstanding, organized and able to perform under pressure.

Picker Responsibilities:

Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat and well-organized.

Packing incoming stock away, taking inventory and reporting shortages.

Keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Picking orders as requested by management.

Sealing and tagging containers, confirming accuracy of orders and signing pick tickets to confirm.

Ensuring correct shipping information is attached and moving completed orders to shipping area.

Placing containers on pallets, and securing with stretch wrap, shrink wrap and strapping.

Loading and unloading trucks by using totes, jacks and forklifts.

Complying with OSHA and other safety regulations.

Assisting in maintaining security of warehouse.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa

Q
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff in South Africa in 2026?
The National Minimum Wage for packing staff, as set by the Department of Employment and Labour, is R32.50 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This applies to a standard 45-hour workweek, equating to a minimum monthly earnings of R6,350 before deductions for full-time workers. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What is the typical monthly salary range for entry-level packing staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Entry-level packing staff earn between R7,500 and R9,500 per month in 2026, according to sectoral determinations under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Experienced packers in logistics can reach R12,000 monthly with shift allowances. These figures exclude bonuses, which average R500 quarterly.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
Q
Do foreigners need a work visa for packing staff jobs in South Africa, and what are the costs?
Foreigners require a General Work Visa for non-critical skills roles like packing staff, sponsored by a South African employer. The application fee is R1,520 for the main applicant plus R760 per dependant, valid for up to 5 years from 1 January 2026. Processing takes 8-10 weeks at a Department of Home Affairs office.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What qualifications or experience are needed for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
No formal qualifications are required, but Grade 10 literacy and numeracy are essential for packing staff roles per National Qualifications Framework Level 1. Employers prefer 6 months warehouse experience; new entrants qualify via free SETA learnerships lasting 12 months. Matriculants gain priority in recruitment.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour