General Assistant – Plumbing & Irrigation Department
Company
Brights Hardware
Location
Cape Town (+1 other)
Posted
21 days ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Job Description
• Purpose: The purpose of this job is to deliver exceptional customer service in such a manner that external and internal customers are satisfied including delivery and transfer drivers. This is accomplished by offering friendly customer service, ensuring clean and tidy environment and accurate loading of all customers’ products purchased ensuring that the Yard runs efficiently so that no losses of neither stock nor dissatisfied customers occur in order to have customers return to the store increasing sales and profit margins.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Loading customers vehicles, delivery trucks and transfer trucks promptly and accurately
• Ensuring that stock is properly stacked and counted
• Assist with pulling of stock for transfers
• Reporting stock shortages
• Reporting stock breakages
• Up keeping of tidiness and cleaning of area by sweeping and upholding good housekeeping
• Assisting customers with excellent customer service and product knowledge
• Bagging of stone/ sand
• Participating in perpetual stocktakes
• Ensuring housekeeping of work area
• Performing any work related tasks as delegated by your superior
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric or Equivalent
• 1 Year minimum experience in Plumbing & Irrigation department (preferred)
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to numerically count stock
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Be disciplined and motivated
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Purpose: The purpose of this job is to deliver exceptional customer service in such a manner that external and internal customers are satisfied including delivery and transfer drivers. This is accomplished by offering friendly customer service, ensuring clean and tidy environment and accurate loading of all customers’ products purchased ensuring that the Yard runs efficiently so that no losses of neither stock nor dissatisfied customers occur in order to have customers return to the store increasing sales and profit margins.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Loading customers vehicles, delivery trucks and transfer trucks promptly and accurately
• Ensuring that stock is properly stacked and counted
• Assist with pulling of stock for transfers
• Reporting stock shortages
• Reporting stock breakages
• Up keeping of tidiness and cleaning of area by sweeping and upholding good housekeeping
• Assisting customers with excellent customer service and product knowledge
• Bagging of stone/ sand
• Participating in perpetual stocktakes
• Ensuring housekeeping of work area
• Performing any work related tasks as delegated by your superior
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric or Equivalent
• 1 Year minimum experience in Plumbing & Irrigation department (preferred)
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to numerically count stock
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Be disciplined and motivated
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
• Physical fitness and stamina
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What is the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa is R30.50 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Security guards working more than 45 hours per week receive 1.5 times the hourly rate for overtime. This rate applies uniformly across all provinces under the National Minimum Wage Act.
What education and experience do I need for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants for security guard roles must have completed Grade 10 and hold a valid Grade E PSIRA certificate obtained after 21 days of training. At least 6 months of prior experience in a registered security firm is required for Grade D or higher positions as of 2026.
How many hours per week can security guards work and what leave is provided in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, security guards in South Africa are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime. Employees receive 15 days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of paid sick leave over a 3-year cycle starting 1 January 2026.
What documents are required to apply for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, PSIRA registration certificate, Grade 10 certificate, and a valid bank statement dated within 3 months as of 2026. A police clearance certificate issued no earlier than 6 months prior is also mandatory for all applications.
