Warehouse Assistant or Packer CV example

A Warehouse Assistant or Packer CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

• Pick and pack orders accurately
• Receive deliveries and check them against delivery notes
• Label, wrap and store goods in the right place
• Do cycle counts and stock takes
• Load trucks for dispatch
• Keep the warehouse clean and safe

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

• Stock control
• Attention to detail
• Forklift operation
• Physical fitness

Also list, if you have them:

• Scanners or warehouse systems you used
• Forklift certificate, if you have one
• Health and safety training

4. Tips for Warehouse Assistant or Packer jobs

• Picking accuracy and speed matter most: mention them if you know your numbers.
• List any machines you can use: handheld scanners, pallet jacks, or a forklift (with your certificate).
• Mention that you follow safety rules, especially for lifting and moving stock.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.