Company
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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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
Q
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