Cleaner โ Dis-Chem Head Office | Midrand, Gauteng โ Grade 12 Required โ Apply by 14 September 2026
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Cleaner
Division: Head Office Division
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Retail
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting an entry-level Cleaner to join its Head Office team in Midrand, Gauteng.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, neat and hygienic office environment across the Head Office and communal areas. Duties include cleaning offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and other shared spaces while ensuring that Dis-Chem’s required hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
This is an entry-level opportunity, and the main educational requirement is Grade 12 / Matric.
Key Responsibilities
The Cleaner will be responsible for:
– Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the Head Office.
– Cleaning communal areas on a daily basis.
– Following cleaning routines to ensure all designated areas are properly maintained.
– Cleaning and maintaining office spaces.
– Keeping kitchens, canteens and restrooms clean.
– Ensuring kitchens and bathrooms have the necessary supplies.
– Reporting low or out-of-stock cleaning and hygiene products.
– Responding to cleaning requirements throughout operational hours.
– Maintaining a clean, professional and hygienic working environment.
Office Cleaning Duties
Daily and scheduled cleaning responsibilities include:
- Vacuuming meeting and training rooms according to standard procedures.
- Vacuuming other carpeted areas according to the required cleaning schedule.
- Dusting desks and chairs.
- Cleaning telephones and shelves.
- Dusting photocopiers and other office surfaces.
- Cleaning meeting rooms.
- Maintaining communal spaces.
- Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms.
- Ensuring cleaning equipment is properly stored after use.
Waste Management
The successful candidate will also be expected to:
- Collect and dispose of refuse appropriately.
- Check refuse before disposal to ensure that no products or valuable goods have accidentally been discarded.
- Follow appropriate waste-handling procedures.
- Keep refuse areas clean and hygienic.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
The Cleaner must follow applicable workplace health and safety requirements.
This includes:
- Following industry health and safety regulations.
- Never leaving cleaning equipment unattended on office floors.
- Storing cleaning utensils safely when they are not being used.
- Placing visible wet-floor signs at both ends of areas where floors are being cleaned.
- Performing cleaning duties in a manner that protects employees, visitors and customers.
- Reporting unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
Reporting Maintenance Problems
While performing cleaning duties, the successful candidate should report faults or damaged items to the team leader.
These may include problems with:
- Doors.
- Door handles.
- Locks.
- Taps.
- Cisterns.
- Lights.
- Switches.
- Other equipment or facilities within the work area.
Customer and Staff Assistance
Because the position is based at Dis-Chem’s Head Office, the Cleaner may interact with employees, visitors and customers.
The successful candidate will therefore be expected to:
- Remain friendly and professional.
- Communicate clearly with employees and guests.
- Assist visitors with basic directions when requested.
- Direct customers to the correct floor or person.
- Handle minor problems appropriately.
- Refer matters to the team leader when additional assistance is required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Ability to perform cleaning duties.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
The vacancy is classified as entry level, and no specific minimum number of years of previous cleaning experience is stated.
Requirements and Skills
Essential competencies include:
- Cleaning skills.
- Ability to speak English.
- Good customer-service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff members.
- Attention to detail.
- Good time management.
- Ability to take instructions and follow through.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
The ability to communicate in a second additional language would be advantageous.
Personal Attributes
Suitable candidates should be:
- Trustworthy.
- Honest.
- Reliable.
- Detail-oriented.
- Professional when interacting with others.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Able to manage their time effectively.
- Comfortable working under pressure.
- Capable of maintaining high cleanliness standards throughout the working day.
Special Conditions of Employment
Applicants should note the following employment requirements:
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Applicants must meet the advertised South African eligibility requirement.
- Employment may be subject to MIE screening and clear criminal and credit checks.
- A driver’s licence and own reliable transport are required.
Salary and Benefits
Dis-Chem offers:
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account.
Applicable terms and conditions will be determined according to Dis-Chem’s employment policies.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates preparing for the Dis-Chem Cleaner interview may be asked:
- Why would you like to work for Dis-Chem?
- What do you understand about the responsibilities of an office Cleaner?
- How would you maintain high hygiene standards in a busy office?
- How would you clean a meeting room correctly?
- Why should wet-floor signs be displayed while cleaning?
- What would you do if you noticed a leaking tap or broken door handle?
- What would you do if cleaning supplies were running low?
- How would you handle a visitor who asks you for directions?
- Why is it important to check refuse before disposing of it?
- How do you manage your cleaning duties when several areas require attention?
- How would you safely store cleaning equipment?
- How do you ensure bathrooms and kitchens remain clean throughout the day?
- Are you comfortable working under pressure?
- Why are honesty and trustworthiness important for this position?
CV Tips for This Position
Make sure your Grade 12 / Matric qualification is clearly listed on your CV.
If you have previous experience, highlight duties involving:
- Office cleaning.
- Commercial cleaning.
- Retail cleaning.
- Hospital or healthcare cleaning.
- Bathroom and kitchen cleaning.
- Vacuuming.
- Dusting.
- Waste removal.
- Cleaning equipment.
- Workplace hygiene.
- Health and safety.
- Stocking hygiene supplies.
- Customer service.
Because this is advertised as an entry-level position, candidates without extensive formal cleaning experience should focus on transferable skills such as:
- Reliability.
- Punctuality.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Time management.
- Communication skills.
- Customer service.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
If you have a driver’s licence and reliable transport, clearly include this information on your CV because it is listed as a condition of employment.
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