Pick & Pack Hand (Online Orders) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Temporary
Posted 1 hour ago
Temporary General Worker
R5 500 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

You'll keep a busy pharmaceutical warehouse in Cape Town CBD stocked, picked and moving out on time. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count
  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight

Must-haves

  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift

What's in it for you

  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation
  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekdays
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have, certified copy of your ID plus short CV with a working cellphone number.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • Say clearly that you can work nights and weekends. Peak-season hiring goes to people who are available.
  • Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R6 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date12 December 2026
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