Merchandiser (Grocery Rep Route)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 2 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
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Job Description

Start in retail here: a wholesale cash-and-carry in Pietermaritzburg trains packers who show up and work neat. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Pack shelves from the back, rotating older stock to the front (first in, first out)
  • Check sell-by dates and pull expired stock for the manager
  • Build promotional displays at the ends of aisles
  • Collect trolleys from the parking lot
  • Face products so labels point forward and gaps are filled

Must-haves

  • Available for weekends, month-end and public holidays
  • Basic reading and maths for price checks
  • Honest, since stock losses are checked closely
  • Neat appearance and punctual
  • Grade 10 or matric

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): CV with the days and times you can work, ID document or smart card, with a certified copy plus matric results or last school report.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pietermaritzburg.

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

Before you hit apply

  • If you have ever sold anything, even at a school tuck shop or a family stall, list it. It shows you are comfortable with customers.
  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date12 November 2026
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