Shelfpacker

picknpay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Cape Town is seeking a reliable retail associate to support store operations, assist customers and uphold hygiene, pricing and stock controls. The role requires Grade 12, good English, willingness to work shifts, pass assessments and consent to checks; you will rotate between stores as needed and contribute to achieving targets.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now. Join a team focused on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• 2-3 years retail experience is an advantage.
• English communication ability is required.
• Pass assessments at the required level.
• Competency-based interviews will be used.
• Flexible and willing to transfer between stores.
• Consent to full credit and criminal checks.
• Must have a valid South African ID.

Responsibilities

• Physically demanding tasks as part of daily operations.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards.
• Adhere to security procedures and merchandising standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks and rotate stock.
• Prevent wastage, shrinkage and damages.
• Check pricing labels and assist customers courteously.
• Advise customers and fulfill product or service requests.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Quality of work

Self-development

Flexibility

Multi-skilled

Shift work

Education

Grade 12

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Ensure compliance to General Merchandise standards, regulations and set plans to achieve targets/ deadlines.

Competencies

• Being customer minded by seeing situations through the eyes of the customer and responding positively
• Excellent communication skills by listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear, understandable manner
• Display a sense of urgency in constantly striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible time
• Perform routine tasks at a constant high standard
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve/grow self
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled
• Able to work shifts to meet operational requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 2- 3 years retail experience an added advantage
• Ability to communicate in English
• Must be able to pass given assessments at the required level
• Must be successful in competency based interviews
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
• Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)

Key Responsibilities

• Physically demanding
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (Floor and back-up)
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to.
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated. Damaged/expired stock is removed.
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers' requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and business-like manner.

Closing Date: 10 October 2026

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