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 minimum wage for Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa is R32.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the National Minimum Wage Act with no sector exemptions for contract or office cleaners. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours in a week.
How many hours per week can Cleaning Staff legally work in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week as of 2026. Any work beyond this requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate, and employees are entitled to 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service.
What documents are required to apply for Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and a signed employment contract. A tax number from SARS is mandatory before starting work, along with bank details for salary deposits.
How much tax do Cleaning Staff pay on salaries in South Africa in 2026?
As per SARS, cleaning staff earning below R95,750 per year pay 0% income tax in the 2026 tax year. Earnings between R95,751 and R237,100 are taxed at 18% after the R17,235 rebate, with monthly PAYE deductions required from employers.
