Packer and Pickers
Company
Chiepanks Group
Location
Durban
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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.
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 Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
Cleaning staff may not work more than 45 hours per week or 9 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
Do cleaning staff jobs in South Africa require any education or experience qualifications in 2026?
No formal education or prior experience is required by the Department of Employment and Labour for entry-level cleaning positions. Employers may request a Grade 9 certificate or basic literacy for safety compliance. A valid South African ID or work permit is mandatory for all applicants.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank account details, and a completed Z83 form when applying via labour centres. A CV and contactable references are also required for shortlisting. Foreign nationals need a valid work visa endorsed for domestic or cleaning work.
