Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location
Gqeberha
Job type
Contractor
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Job Description
• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Store Cleaner Fixed-Term for their Ring Road store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience
Job Specifications:
• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.
Competencies:
Essential:
• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English written and oral
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management
Advantageous:
• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
• Market related salary
Closing Date 04 December 2025
• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Store Cleaner Fixed-Term for their Ring Road store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience
Job Specifications:
• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.
Competencies:
Essential:
• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English written and oral
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management
Advantageous:
• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
• Market related salary
Closing Date 04 December 2025
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Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa
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What is the minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
The national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R31.75 per hour effective 1 March 2026, equating to R6,191 per month for 195 ordinary hours. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for the first 15 hours per week. This applies across all sectors including contract cleaning.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What salary range can I expect for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Entry-level cleaning staff earn R6,191 to R8,200 per month based on the national minimum wage and basic sectoral adjustments. Experienced cleaners in urban areas receive R9,500 monthly including shift allowances. Employers must pay at least the minimum regardless of location.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
Q
Do foreigners need a work visa for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Non-South African citizens require a General Work Visa sponsored by a registered employer, valid for up to 5 years. Application fee is R1,520, with processing taking 8-20 weeks. Cleaning roles do not qualify for Critical Skills Work Visa.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What are the eligibility requirements for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa without experience?
No formal qualifications or prior experience are required for entry-level cleaning staff positions if aged 16 or older. South African citizens or valid permit holders qualify automatically. Register with Employment Services of South Africa for free job placement.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour