Packer and Pickers

Packer and Pickers

Durban, South Africa

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum wage for packing staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026 for packing staff and all ordinary workers. This amounts to R5,914 per month based on 195 ordinary hours. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the normal rate for the first 10 hours per week.
Q What work visa do foreigners need for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
Non-South African citizens require a General Work Visa for packing staff roles, processed by the Department of Home Affairs at a fee of R1,520. Applications need a verified job offer, medical report, and police clearance, with processing up to 8 weeks from 1 January 2026. Critical skills visas do not cover unskilled packing positions.
Q What qualifications or experience are required for entry-level packing staff jobs in South Africa?
No formal qualifications or prior experience are mandated under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act for packing staff, but employers often require Grade 10 completion and physical fitness for standing 8 hours daily. Minimum age is 16 years, with no upper limit specified. On-the-job training is standard for new hires.
Q What documents are needed to apply for and start a packing staff job in South Africa?
Applicants must submit a certified South African ID or passport copy, CV, and proof of bank account. Employers register new employees for UIF within 14 days of starting work. No work permit or license is needed for basic packing duties.
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