General Assistant / Packer
Company
Tailormade Solution
Location
Cape Town
Job Type
Part-time
Via
Job Mail
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Job Description
Basic Requirement:
• Matric
• Understanding of GWP
• Attention to Detail
• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure
• *Minimum 1 year experience in Warehousing or Logistics
• Duties & Experience:
• Check assigned shelves and ensure that all shelves are adequately replenished with correct product lines according to bin location and product description.
• Receive Picking Task and go the bin location. Pick according to Bin location, product description, barcode and quantity.
• Check that the quality of the product has not been compromised.
• Assemble orders carefully into crates or totes provided.
• Pick according to First Expiry First Out (FEFO) and First in First out (FIFO) principles.
• Unpack open stock that arrives in aisles and replenish to shelves as required.
• Conduct weekly batch controls and complete weekly cycle counts.
• Perform routine housekeeping in allocated aisle
• Once an order has been scanned and invoiced, the packer will receive the tote/crate with the scanned order.
• Check that the Delivery Note/Invoice and barcoded sticker correspond.
• Check that the products in the tote/crate match the Delivery Note and quantity.
• Establish what is the most applicable form of packaging to be used for the order. (Carton or plastic bag)
• Ensure that when packing an order that fragile products are bubble wrapped and that lighter products are placed on top of heavier products to prevent damages. Liquids must be placed upright to prevent leakages.
• Place warning stickers on packed carton or plastic bag if items are fragile.
• All orders must be packed accurately and in full.
• Parcels must have the Delivery Note or Invoice on the inside and the corresponding sticker on the outside, sealed with a goose neck sealer.
• Boxes to be sealed with tape and the Delivery note or invoice placed in a plastic sleeve outside of the box with corresponding sticker.
• Once the order has been packed, place it in the allocated crate according to round number.
• Matric
• Understanding of GWP
• Attention to Detail
• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure
• *Minimum 1 year experience in Warehousing or Logistics
• Duties & Experience:
• Check assigned shelves and ensure that all shelves are adequately replenished with correct product lines according to bin location and product description.
• Receive Picking Task and go the bin location. Pick according to Bin location, product description, barcode and quantity.
• Check that the quality of the product has not been compromised.
• Assemble orders carefully into crates or totes provided.
• Pick according to First Expiry First Out (FEFO) and First in First out (FIFO) principles.
• Unpack open stock that arrives in aisles and replenish to shelves as required.
• Conduct weekly batch controls and complete weekly cycle counts.
• Perform routine housekeeping in allocated aisle
• Once an order has been scanned and invoiced, the packer will receive the tote/crate with the scanned order.
• Check that the Delivery Note/Invoice and barcoded sticker correspond.
• Check that the products in the tote/crate match the Delivery Note and quantity.
• Establish what is the most applicable form of packaging to be used for the order. (Carton or plastic bag)
• Ensure that when packing an order that fragile products are bubble wrapped and that lighter products are placed on top of heavier products to prevent damages. Liquids must be placed upright to prevent leakages.
• Place warning stickers on packed carton or plastic bag if items are fragile.
• All orders must be packed accurately and in full.
• Parcels must have the Delivery Note or Invoice on the inside and the corresponding sticker on the outside, sealed with a goose neck sealer.
• Boxes to be sealed with tape and the Delivery note or invoice placed in a plastic sleeve outside of the box with corresponding sticker.
• Once the order has been packed, place it in the allocated crate according to round number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in South Africa from 1 January 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for welders in South Africa is R27.85 per hour as of 1 January 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times this rate for hours worked beyond 45 per week in the metal industry.
What qualifications and experience does the Department of Employment and Labour require for welder jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders must hold a minimum N2 certificate in welding plus 3 years documented experience or a Red Seal trade certificate issued by QCTO. Candidates without these credentials are ineligible for formal sector positions.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate or N2 qualification, proof of 3 years experience, and a valid tax number from SARS. Applications without these four documents are rejected at the labour centre.
What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Public holidays and family responsibility leave of 3 days per year are additional entitlements.
