Warehouse Packer (Seasonal Peak)

How2Apply Talent Network
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary General Worker
R5 500 – R6 750/month
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Job Description

This is steady, physical warehouse work at a pharmaceutical warehouse in Ermelo, and nobody minds if it's your first job. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Ermelo, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

  • Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
  • Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker

You'll need

  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves

Extra points for

  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment
  • Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse
  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID, copy of your highest school report or matric certificate 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Ermelo; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR5 500 – R6 750/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationErmelo, Mpumalanga
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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