Store Assistant (Night Fill)

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary General Worker
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Job Description

You'll keep the shelves full and tidy at a township shopping centre store in Pietermaritzburg, so shoppers find what they came for. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Weigh, bag and price fruit and vegetables
  • Face products so labels point forward and gaps are filled
  • Help customers find products and carry heavy items to cars
  • Check sell-by dates and pull expired stock for the manager
  • Collect trolleys from the parking lot

What you need

  • Able to stand and lift cases all shift
  • Honest, since stock losses are checked closely
  • Polite with customers and happy to help
  • Available for weekends, month-end and public holidays

Extra points for

  • Own transport for route merchandising jobs
  • Some till or cash-handling experience
  • Previous shelf packing or merchandising work

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID document or smart card, with a certified copy, matric results or last school report plus CV with the days and times you can work.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 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.

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Before you hit apply

  • Stores fill weekend and night-fill slots first, so write "available weekends and nights" in your CV summary line.
  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date17 December 2026
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