Warehouse Stockroom Assistant Opportunity at Pick n Pay Moffet

Pick n Pay is inviting applications for a Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant position at Moffet in the Eastern Cape. This is a full-time retail opportunity suited to a dependable and detail-oriented individual who can support the safe handling, storage and merchandising of products within the store environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining organised stock areas, checking product quality, rotating stock and helping to prevent wastage, shrinkage and damage. The position also involves supporting warehouse and stockroom operations while maintaining hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards. Applicants should be prepared to work as part of a retail team and provide courteous assistance to customers when required.

The Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant plays an important role in ensuring that products are properly received, stored and made available for merchandising. Candidates will be expected to stack and store products safely and neatly while following established company standards and procedures. The role also requires regular checks of product quality and stock rotation to ensure that expired or unsuitable products are removed. Because the position supports day-to-day store operations, the successful applicant must be conscientious, accurate and able to handle routine work consistently. Flexibility is also important because the incumbent may be required to perform other duties and may need to transfer between stores according to operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Stack and store products in a safe, secure and tidy manner.
• Merchandise products according to established Pick n Pay standards.
• Check the quality of products received and stored in the warehouse or stockroom.
• Rotate stock correctly to support effective stock management.
• Identify and remove expired stock in accordance with store procedures.
• Take appropriate steps to help prevent wastage, shrinkage and product damage.
• Adhere to established security procedures and help maintain a secure stockroom and warehouse environment.
• Operate equipment according to laid-down standards and safety requirements.
• Clean equipment properly and maintain it in a suitable condition for use.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards across the floor, back-up and warehouse areas.
• Respond to customer queries in a courteous and professional manner when required.
• Assist with offloading trucks and moving products safely within the store or stockroom.
• Complete routine stock and warehouse duties accurately and consistently.
• Follow company procedures and established standards when handling products and equipment.
• Support other store duties assigned from time to time as required.
• Remain flexible and available for transferability between stores where operational needs require it.

Requirements and Skills

• Grade 12 is an essential minimum requirement for the Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant position.
• Applicants must successfully complete the required competency-based interview.
• Good communication skills are important when working with colleagues and responding to customer queries.
• Candidates should be conscientious and committed to following established rules, procedures and standards.
• A customer-minded approach is required when interacting with shoppers and supporting the wider store team.
• Applicants should be comfortable handling routine work while maintaining consistent standards.
• Thoroughness and accuracy are important when checking stock, rotating products and identifying expired or damaged items.
• Candidates should understand the importance of hygiene, housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Applicants must be willing to follow security procedures and operate equipment according to company standards.
• Flexibility is important because the position may require additional duties and transferability between stores.
• Candidates should be prepared to work in a physically active retail environment that includes stocking, storing and offloading products.

The Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant opportunity at Pick n Pay provides an entry-level route into the retail sector for candidates who are organised, dependable and comfortable with practical store duties. The position combines warehouse, stockroom and merchandising responsibilities, making it suitable for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to gain experience in retail operations. Maintaining correct stock levels and ensuring that products are stored safely can have a direct impact on the store’s daily operations and customer experience. The successful candidate will therefore need to take responsibility for assigned tasks while following established procedures carefully. Attention to detail will be especially important when checking product quality, rotating stock and preventing losses.

Safety and cleanliness are also central to the role. Candidates will be expected to maintain appropriate hygiene and housekeeping standards while ensuring that equipment is used and cleaned according to the required procedures. The position also includes offloading trucks, which means applicants should be comfortable with the physical aspects of warehouse and stockroom work. Security procedures must be followed consistently to help protect products and reduce the risk of shrinkage or damage. A conscientious approach will be valuable because the role requires employees to follow laid-down standards rather than taking shortcuts.

Customer service remains an important part of the position even though much of the work takes place in the stockroom and warehouse. The successful applicant may need to respond to customer queries and should therefore be able to communicate politely and clearly when providing assistance. Working effectively with colleagues will also be important because stockroom activities support the wider store operation. Candidates should be able to handle routine work without losing focus on accuracy, safety or service standards. A willingness to assist with other duties when needed will also help the store operate efficiently.

Applicants should ensure that they meet the Grade 12 requirement and are prepared to complete the competency-based interview. The position is based at Moffet in the Eastern Cape and is listed as a full-time opportunity under job requisition number JR105980. Pick n Pay also notes that the incumbent may be required to perform additional duties from time to time and that the position will require transferability between stores. Candidates should therefore be comfortable with a flexible work environment and the possibility of supporting different operational requirements. Those who are reliable, customer minded, conscientious and accurate may find the role well suited to their abilities.

There is a date discrepancy in the vacancy information provided, with the listing showing an application end date of 24 September 2026 while the detailed vacancy information states a closing date of 25 October 2026. Applicants should not rely on the later date and should submit their applications as early as possible through the official Pick n Pay careers platform. The Warehouse/Stockroom Assistant position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in stock handling, merchandising, warehouse operations and retail customer service. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in working in a busy retail environment can apply using the official link below.

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