Picker/packer
Company
Optential Consulting
Location
Cape Town
Via
Trabajo.org
Job Description
Overall Responsibility: Pick, pack, and secure
Focus Area 1 - Picker
Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat, and well organised. 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 parcels, confirming the accuracy of orders, and signing pick tickets to confirm. Ensuring correct shipping information is attached and moving completed orders to the shipping area. Placing containers on pallets and securing them with stretch wrap, shrink wrap, and strapping. Loading and uploading trucks by using jacks and trolleys.
Focus Area 2 - Health and Safety
Requirements of the Role
Matric/ Grade 12
1+ years experience in a similar role Preferred Skills/Competencies
Basic mathematics skills
Physical agile dexterous
Excellent verbal communication skills
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
• *Job Type**: Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Focus Area 1 - Picker
Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat, and well organised. 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 parcels, confirming the accuracy of orders, and signing pick tickets to confirm. Ensuring correct shipping information is attached and moving completed orders to the shipping area. Placing containers on pallets and securing them with stretch wrap, shrink wrap, and strapping. Loading and uploading trucks by using jacks and trolleys.
Focus Area 2 - Health and Safety
Requirements of the Role
Matric/ Grade 12
1+ years experience in a similar role Preferred Skills/Competencies
Basic mathematics skills
Physical agile dexterous
Excellent verbal communication skills
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
• *Job Type**: Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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.
