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 Packing Staff Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South African warehouses starting 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for packing staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at all workplaces.
Do I need a matric certificate or prior experience to qualify for packing staff roles in South Africa in 2026?
Packing staff positions require only a Grade 9 certificate and no prior experience according to the Department of Employment and Labour guidelines effective 2026. Workers must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for shift work.
Which documents are required when applying for packing staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank account details to register on the Employment Services System by 31 December 2026. A signed CV and UIF registration number are also mandatory for all applications.
What are the maximum working hours and annual leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa for 2026?
Packing staff may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime as regulated from 1 January 2026. Full-time workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
