Shift Operator (Packing)
Company
Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd
Location
Pretoria
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Job Description
Duties
• Plan, schedule and perform the overall process of packing and dispatch shift wise in the plant as per specification.
• Complete packing of material produced (laminated, printed and slitted which so ever) in the plant and send to bonded storeroom for dispatch.
• Daily production details to be submitted to the senior in daily meeting.
• Provide training to the workers related to packing and dispatch on ISO and BRC etc.
• Maintain congenial relationship with customers and suppliers.
• Manage the staff and workers efficiently to deliver the lamination production output.
Key Performance Indicator
• Ensure packing and dispatch work delivery is met as per daily/weekly/monthly targets.
• Ensure the packing of the final product timely and same needs to be sent to the dispatch room for dispatch.
• Keep daily production details and update the senior on the production details.
• Training related to packing and dispatch to be imparted on regular interval.
• Resolve the complaints of the customer if any related to the packing and dispatch.
• Daily scheduling of workers on the packing machines.
Qualification
• Diploma in Packaging/ Commercial/ Graduate
• Should have 5-7 yrs of relevant experience
Skills
• Should have requisite people management skills.
• Should have experience in managing various quality initiatives in the packing area.
• Understanding of internal departmental relationships.
• Plan, schedule and perform the overall process of packing and dispatch shift wise in the plant as per specification.
• Complete packing of material produced (laminated, printed and slitted which so ever) in the plant and send to bonded storeroom for dispatch.
• Daily production details to be submitted to the senior in daily meeting.
• Provide training to the workers related to packing and dispatch on ISO and BRC etc.
• Maintain congenial relationship with customers and suppliers.
• Manage the staff and workers efficiently to deliver the lamination production output.
Key Performance Indicator
• Ensure packing and dispatch work delivery is met as per daily/weekly/monthly targets.
• Ensure the packing of the final product timely and same needs to be sent to the dispatch room for dispatch.
• Keep daily production details and update the senior on the production details.
• Training related to packing and dispatch to be imparted on regular interval.
• Resolve the complaints of the customer if any related to the packing and dispatch.
• Daily scheduling of workers on the packing machines.
Qualification
• Diploma in Packaging/ Commercial/ Graduate
• Should have 5-7 yrs of relevant experience
Skills
• Should have requisite people management skills.
• Should have experience in managing various quality initiatives in the packing area.
• Understanding of internal departmental relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
