Shelf Packer (Supermarket, Weekend Shift) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary General Worker
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Job Description

Night fill, weekends or month-end rush, a township shopping centre store in Durban Central needs extra hands. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

The work, day to day

  • Build promotional displays at the ends of aisles
  • Pack shelves from the back, rotating older stock to the front (first in, first out)
  • Help customers find products and carry heavy items to cars
  • Unpack deliveries in the receiving area and sort by aisle
  • Collect trolleys from the parking lot

Must-haves

  • Able to stand and lift cases all shift
  • Honest, since stock losses are checked closely
  • Neat appearance and punctual
  • Basic reading and maths for price checks
  • Available for weekends, month-end and public holidays

Extra points for

  • Previous shelf packing or merchandising work
  • Some till or cash-handling experience

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: 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 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; 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

  • 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
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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