Job Description

Closing Date	2026/03/20
Reference Number	NOV260312-1
Job Title	General Assistant
Department	Logistics Dispatch
Company	Novus Print Paarden Eiland
Location – Town / City	Cape Town
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Country	South Africa
Type of Contract	Permanent
Job Description	Novus Print: Paarden Eiland is seeking to permanently appoint a competent individual as a General Assistant within the Despatch department. The successful incumbent will report to the Mailroom Teamleader
Key Duties and Responsibilities	Deliver client requests on time Data capturing which is essential to this role Print and generate packing stickers Gathering and packing of printed material Maintaining safe occupational health and safety standards Ad-hoc tasks include general housekeeping and general assistant duties required from time to time
Educational Requirements	Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience Requirements	Valid forklift and clamp license will be advantageous 1-2 years’ experience in a FMCG despatch environment will be advantageous.
Skills and Competencies	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Show initiative to improve the work environment High attention to detail and the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy Safety consciousness Be physically fit for the working environment Computer literate Able to work under pressure

Company Novus Holdings Ltd

Location Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Type General Worker

Posted 17 March 2026

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General Assistant