Packing Supervisor
Company
Assign Services (Pty) Ltd - JHB
Location
Johannesburg
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Job Description
Job description/responsibilities: Inspects products prior to packaging and returns rejected products to production departments. Observes packaging operations and inspects containers to verify conformance to specifications. Starts, adjusts, and repairs packaging machinery, or notifies maintenance department. Trains workers in operation of equipment. Requisitions containers and other supplies for delivery to workstations. Analyze and determine all standards for packaging limes and ensure compliance to all schedule for processes and develop and maintain all packing orders effectively. Monitor and recommend improvements to process and develop and maintain all packing orders effectively. Coordinate with quality and warehouse departments to monitor everyday activities of units and ensure efficient working of both manufacturing. Performs other duties as described. Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Qualifications: Grade 12 (Matric). Any qualification in Logistics and/or Supply Chain or similar fields will be advantageous. Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (food industry experience is essential). Skills: Previous leadership experience and possess strong leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Eye for detail and accuracy. Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic. Ability to work as part of a team. Professional appearance and attitude. Must be computer literate (MS Excel essential). Proactive organizational skills. Must have previous warehouse experience. Must be in good health and physical condition.
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.
