Voice-Picking Warehouse Assistant – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time General Worker
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Job Description

Pick it right, pack it neat, send it out: that's the job at a building-supplies depot in Cape Town CBD. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Cape Town CBD-based, with most of your time spent at a building-supplies depot.

What you'll actually do

  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count
  • Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane
  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker

What you need

  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • You can read product codes and count accurately
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • South African ID or a valid work permit

Extra points for

  • Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse
  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your highest school report or matric certificate, certified copy of your ID plus any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

  • Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.
  • If you have done any stock counts, packing or even shelf work before, list it first. It shows you already know how to handle stock.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted15 October 2026
Closing Date17 November 2026
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