Pick n Pay Is Hiring Shelfpackers, Checkout Assistants, Warehouse Assistants & More Across South Africa
Pick n Pay is accepting applications for a wide range of store-based entry-level positions across several regions of South Africa.
Opportunities currently listed include Shelfpackers, Checkout Assistants, Warehouse/Stockroom Assistants, Bakery Assistants, Butchery Assistants, Deli Assistants, Fruit & Veg Assistants, Clothing Shelfpackers and Production Assistants.
These opportunities are listed on the official Pick n Pay Careers portal.
Pick n Pay Jobs Available
Pick n Pay is recruiting for several positions under the current listings, including:
- Checkout Assistant
- Shelfpacker – Wine
- Shelfpacker – Groceries
- Shelfpacker – General Merchandise
- Shelfpacker – Perishables
- Shelfpacker – Clothing
- Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant
- Service Area Assistant – Bakery
- Service Area Assistant – Butchery
- Service Area Assistant – Deli
- Service Area Assistant – Fruit & Veg
- Service Area Assistant – Cheese
- Production Assistant
- Blockman
This gives applicants an opportunity to apply for roles suited to different areas of supermarket operations, from tills and shelf packing to warehousing and fresh-food departments.
Locations
The vacancies supplied by Pick n Pay are currently listed across several regions, including:
Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Region.
Applicants should select the vacancy for the region where they want to work.
Shelfpacker Jobs at Pick n Pay
Shelfpackers play an important role in keeping supermarket shelves organised and ensuring products are available to customers.
Different shelfpacking opportunities are listed, including:
Groceries: Working with general grocery products and helping maintain stocked and organised shelves.
Perishables: Working with products that require closer attention to freshness, stock rotation and handling.
General Merchandise: Assisting with non-food merchandise sold in stores.
Clothing: Supporting the clothing section with merchandise and stock.
Wine: Working with stock within the relevant liquor/wine section where applicable.
The exact duties and requirements should be checked on the individual Pick n Pay vacancy before applying.
Checkout Assistant
Checkout Assistants primarily support customers at the checkout area.
This type of position requires candidates who are comfortable dealing directly with customers, following procedures and working accurately in a busy retail environment.
Good communication, reliability and customer-service skills can be particularly useful for this type of work.
Warehouse / Stockroom Assistant
Pick n Pay is also advertising Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant opportunities.
This type of work supports the movement and organisation of merchandise behind the scenes and may involve receiving, organising, moving or preparing stock.
Applicants with previous stockroom, warehouse, receiving or retail experience should make this clear on their CV where applicable.
Fresh-Food Service Area Assistants
Several specialised service-area positions are included in the recruitment drive.
These include opportunities within:
Bakery • Butchery • Deli • Fruit & Veg • Cheese
These employees help support the relevant fresh-food departments within Pick n Pay stores.
There is also a Production Assistant position included in the listings.
Blockman Opportunities
Blockman is another position included in Pick n Pay’s current recruitment listings.
Unlike some of the more general store positions, candidates interested in Blockman work should carefully check the specific vacancy requirements before applying, as specialised experience or skills may be required.
Who Should Consider Applying?
These Pick n Pay opportunities may be worth considering if you are looking for work in:
Retail, shelf packing, cashier work, customer service, warehousing, stockrooms, groceries, fresh foods, bakery, butchery, deli operations, fruit and vegetables, clothing or general supermarket operations.
Requirements can differ depending on the specific position and location. Do not assume that every position has the same qualification or experience requirements.
Open the vacancy for your region and check its requirements before submitting your application.
How to Apply for Pick n Pay Jobs
Applications are completed online through the Pick n Pay recruitment system.
Choose the region where you want to work, open the relevant vacancy and follow the online application instructions.
Prepare an updated CV and make sure your contact information is correct before submitting your application.
APPLY HERE
View all current Shelfpacker and related Pick n Pay vacancies:
VIEW PICK N PAY VACANCIES & APPLY
Western Cape:
APPLY – WESTERN CAPE
Northern Region:
APPLY – NORTHERN REGION
Gauteng:
APPLY – GAUTENG
Eastern Cape:
APPLY – EASTERN CAPE
Free State:
APPLY – FREE STATE
There is also an additional Gauteng listing:
APPLY – GAUTENG (ADDITIONAL LISTING)
Important Application Advice
Apply only through the official Pick n Pay recruitment portal. Applicants should never pay someone to secure a Pick n Pay job.
Because multiple positions are grouped under these listings, carefully read the vacancy information for your selected region before applying.

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