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Job Title – Till Packer

Description

A Till Packer is responsible for packing of all items purchased by customers at a grocery shop. The till packer packs the goods in bags or arrange them neatly in a storage trolley for the consumer to carry comfortably out if the shop. 

Typical Job Activities

Responsible to serve customers with friendliness, honesty, accuracy, politeness and courteousness
Responsible for packing of all items purchased by customers daily
Responsible for checking of prices on items not marked as per instruction
Responsible for returning products not purchased by customers, back to the shelve
Responsible for packing plastic bags on a daily basis
Responsible to return all baskets to its correct place
Assisting in other departments in the shop where necessary and/or as per instruction
Responsible for cleaning of tills and working areas on a daily basis
Any other lawful and reasonable instruction should not be refused as team work (team spirit principal) should avail at all times

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Sales assistantShop assistantCashierSales clerk

Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate

Compulsory subjects: None
Recommended subjects: Languages

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be tactful and enjoy working with people
Have good eye-hand-coordination and manual dexterity
Have a neat, well-groomed appearance
Have a friendly attitude towards the people they meet while on their rounds
Work well with others
Have good taste and insight into the tastes of clients

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Employment Opportunities 

High

Market Competitiveness

High

Income Potential

Low

Self-Employment Opportunities

Low

International Employment Opportunities

Low

Possible Employers

All types of retail stores
Supermarkets
Hospitals
Educational institutions

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Career Progress and Path 

Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can apply my special skills
I can communicate and interact with people
I can work with people
I can be of service to people