Retail

General Worker

Phakisa Group·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
RetailFull TimeContract
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Job Summary

  • Our client in the Retail sector is looking for a General Worker to join their team in JHB - Southern Suburbs on a Contractor basis. Reporting to Operation, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency of the retail store while ensuring excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with receiving, unpacking, and checking deliveries.
  • Load and offload stock safely.
  • Move and transport stock within the store or warehouse.
  • Pack and replenish products on shelves and displays.
  • Ensure products are correctly labelled and displayed.
  • Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
  • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the store, stockroom, and work areas.
  • Assist customers with basic queries and direct them to the appropriate staff member when required.
  • Assist with merchandising and maintaining attractive product displays.
  • Remove damaged, expired, or incorrectly placed products as instructed.
  • Assist with general housekeeping duties.
  • Follow all company health, safety procedures.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have Grade12/Matric.
  • Previous retail, warehouse, or general worker experience will be an advantage.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Ability to follow instructions and company procedures.
  • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
  • Good customer service attitude.
  • Rate: R30.23 Per Hour

Key skills

Matric
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At a glance

Company

Phakisa Group

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 28, 2026

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