What a petrol attendant in Cape Town actually does You pump fuel, check oil and tyre pressure, take payment by card or cash, and keep the forecourt clean. On busy Engen, Shell, BP and Sasol sites — especially the 24-hour ones in Cape Town CBD, Sea Point, and along the N1 — you'll do a full shift on your feet, often outdoors in wind and rain. It's repetitive but social, and tips from regulars add up. What you'll earn Petrol attendants fall under Sectoral Determination 9: Wholesale & Retail , ...