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For Job SeekersDurban

Part-Time Jobs in Durban for Students (Flexible Hours 2026)

Find part-time jobs in Durban for students. Flexible weekend, evening and holiday work at retail stores, restaurants, tutoring and more. Earn R2,000-R6,000/month.

12 February 202622 min

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For Job SeekersDurban

Learnerships in Durban for Matriculants (Paid Training 2026)

Find learnerships in Durban for matriculants with no experience. Paid SETA training programmes with stipends of R3,000-R6,500 per month across all industries.

12 February 202621 min

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For Job SeekersDurban

Walk-In Jobs in Durban Hiring Immediately (2026 Guide)

Find walk-in jobs in Durban hiring immediately. Where to go, what to bring, and how to get hired on the spot at retail stores, restaurants and factories.

12 February 202619 min

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For Job SeekersDurban

Warehouse Jobs in Durban With No Experience (2026 Guide)

Find warehouse jobs in Durban with no experience. Picker, packer, loader and stock roles in Springfield, Riverhorse Valley and Pinetown.

12 February 202615 min

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For Job SeekersDurban

General Worker Jobs in Durban (Warehouse & Factory Roles 2026)

Find general worker jobs in Durban with no experience. Warehouse, factory and industrial roles hiring now in Springfield, Pinetown and Prospecton.

12 February 202616 min

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For Job SeekersDurban

Retail Jobs in Durban With No Experience (Gateway, Pavilion & CBD Hiring)

Find retail jobs in Durban with no experience. Gateway, Pavilion and CBD hiring cashiers, sales assistants and merchandisers with full training provided.

12 February 202617 min

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For Job SeekersDurban

Jobs in Durban With No Experience (2026 Complete Guide)

Looking for jobs in Durban with no experience? This 2026 guide covers entry-level roles hiring now across call centres, retail, warehousing, hospitality and admin — plus salaries, locations and how to get hired fast.

12 February 202626 min

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For Job SeekersProspecton

Warehouse Assistant Roles in Prospecton

Looking for warehouse jobs in Prospecton? See who's hiring, what they pay, shift patterns, transport options, and ShiftMate's insider tips to get hired faster.

11 February 202622 min

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For Job SeekersMobeni

Night Shift Safety for Mobeni Workers

Looking for night shift jobs in Durban's Mobeni industrial area? Get real salary ranges, safe transport routes, top employers hiring now, and insider tips from ShiftMate.

9 February 202625 min

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For Job SeekersGateway

Essential Skills for Gateway Retail Jobs

Master essential retail skills for Gateway jobs in Durban 2026. Real salary ranges, hiring tips & 500+ placements. Apply now with ShiftMate →

5 February 202616 min

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For Job Seekers

National Minimum Wage Increases to R30.23 Per Hour from 1 March 2026 — What Workers and Employers Need to Know

South Africa's National Minimum Wage rises to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026 — a 5% increase. Here's what workers, domestic employers, and businesses need to know.

4 February 202627 min

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For Job SeekersBayhead

Port of Durban Logistics Opportunities

Looking for Durban logistics jobs in Bayhead? Discover real roles, salary ranges, major employers, transport routes, and insider hiring tips for the Port of Durban area in 2026.

4 February 202625 min

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