Fresh Produce Packer

How2Apply Talent Network
Kathu, Northern Cape
Temporary
Posted 6 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
R4 750 – R5 500/month
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Job Description

Shoppers in Kathu judge a hardware and building store by its shelves, and that is where you come in. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Kathu; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

  • Check sell-by dates and pull expired stock for the manager
  • Face products so labels point forward and gaps are filled
  • Weigh, bag and price fruit and vegetables
  • Build promotional displays at the ends of aisles
  • Clean spills fast and put up wet-floor signs
  • Put up price tickets and promotion shelf strips

You'll need

  • Grade 10 or matric
  • Basic reading and maths for price checks
  • Able to stand and lift cases all shift
  • Available for weekends, month-end and public holidays
  • Neat appearance and punctual

Helpful, not essential

  • Some till or cash-handling experience
  • Being 18 or older for liquor store roles
  • Previous shelf packing or merchandising work

What you get

  • Travel allowance on merchandising routes
  • Paid training in store procedures
  • Chance to move into till or department roles
  • Staff discount on groceries

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kathu really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: matric results or last school report, ID document or smart card, with a certified copy plus CV with the days and times you can work.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kathu; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Stores fill weekend and night-fill slots first, so write "available weekends and nights" in your CV summary line.
  • Hand your CV in at the store in person, early in the week, and ask for the store or receiving manager by name.

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Job details
SalaryR4 750 – R5 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationKathu, Northern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date23 November 2026
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