Packing Supervisor

Packing Supervisor


Company
Assign Services (Pty) Ltd - JHB
Location
Johannesburg
Via
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Job Description
Job description/responsibilities: Inspects products prior to packaging and returns rejected products to production departments. Observes packaging operations and inspects containers to verify conformance to specifications. Starts, adjusts, and repairs packaging machinery, or notifies maintenance department. Trains workers in operation of equipment. Requisitions containers and other supplies for delivery to workstations. Analyze and determine all standards for packaging limes and ensure compliance to all schedule for processes and develop and maintain all packing orders effectively. Monitor and recommend improvements to process and develop and maintain all packing orders effectively. Coordinate with quality and warehouse departments to monitor everyday activities of units and ensure efficient working of both manufacturing. Performs other duties as described. Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Qualifications: Grade 12 (Matric). Any qualification in Logistics and/or Supply Chain or similar fields will be advantageous. Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (food industry experience is essential). Skills: Previous leadership experience and possess strong leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Eye for detail and accuracy. Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic. Ability to work as part of a team. Professional appearance and attitude. Must be computer literate (MS Excel essential). Proactive organizational skills. Must have previous warehouse experience. Must be in good health and physical condition.

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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R32.45 per hour from 1 March 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Drivers working more than 45 hours per week must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This applies to all Code 08, 10 and 14 licence holders in the road freight and passenger sectors.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) renewed every five years. Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, medical certificate and police clearance at any Driving Licence Testing Centre. Without a PrDP, employment contracts are invalid under the National Road Traffic Act.
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