General Assistant/cleaner
Company
Wheco Group
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
**Join Our Team as a General Assistant / Cleaner**
General assistants pick, pack, wrap and load orders into client’s vehicles and courier’s trucks. General Assistants ensure a clean and organized store for optimal utilization of space, easy stock access and safe packing and storage.
• *Operational duties**:
- Move inventory and materials across facilities by using a trolley, ramp and/or goods lift
- Pick and wrap stock for dispatch or delivery by picking the stock as per picking slip or transfer documents provided or by instruction of superior.
- Offload stock from trucks, containers or vehicles and deliver to proper location
- Sort, organise, and store inventory in proper location
- Wrap or repackage items as per procedure and label correctly
- Report damaged or missing inventory or supplies to supervisor
- Stack and organise large bulk items according to regulations and ensure all boxes stacked are not damaged and that the weight is not excessive for bottom boxes
- Carefully handle and move stock items to the designated area and ensure you do not damage the item during movement, and ensure the items are not misused.
- Wear uniform and safety gear at all times
- Work as an active team member to complete team goals and deadlines
- Keep work areas clean, tidy and neat
- Assist client’s collecting orders with a professional and helpful manner
- Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned
• *Minimum Requirements**:
- Matric Certificate is essential
- Previous General Assistant experience will be advantageous
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
General assistants pick, pack, wrap and load orders into client’s vehicles and courier’s trucks. General Assistants ensure a clean and organized store for optimal utilization of space, easy stock access and safe packing and storage.
• *Operational duties**:
- Move inventory and materials across facilities by using a trolley, ramp and/or goods lift
- Pick and wrap stock for dispatch or delivery by picking the stock as per picking slip or transfer documents provided or by instruction of superior.
- Offload stock from trucks, containers or vehicles and deliver to proper location
- Sort, organise, and store inventory in proper location
- Wrap or repackage items as per procedure and label correctly
- Report damaged or missing inventory or supplies to supervisor
- Stack and organise large bulk items according to regulations and ensure all boxes stacked are not damaged and that the weight is not excessive for bottom boxes
- Carefully handle and move stock items to the designated area and ensure you do not damage the item during movement, and ensure the items are not misused.
- Wear uniform and safety gear at all times
- Work as an active team member to complete team goals and deadlines
- Keep work areas clean, tidy and neat
- Assist client’s collecting orders with a professional and helpful manner
- Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned
• *Minimum Requirements**:
- Matric Certificate is essential
- Previous General Assistant experience will be advantageous
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
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.
