Dis-Chem Store Cleaners โ Blue Route Tokai Mall | Grade 12 | Fixed-Term Contract
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting an experienced Store Cleaner on a fixed-term contract for its store at Blue Route Tokai Mall in Cape Town, Western Cape.
The position is classified as entry level and requires Grade 12 / Matric plus at least 6 months of cleaning experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and neat store environment. Cleaning responsibilities include the shop floor, stock room, dispensary, administration office, canteen, restrooms and other communal areas.
The supplied vacancy information states that this position was originally posted on 10 September 2024. No closing date was provided, so applicants should confirm that the vacancy is still accepting applications before submitting their details.
Job Overview
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Store Cleaner โ Blue Route
Store: Blue Route Tokai Mall
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Retail
Division: LL Division
Functional Area: Other
Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
Cleaning Experience: Minimum 6 months
Salary: Market-related
Closing Date: Not provided in the supplied vacancy information
About the Dis-Chem Store Cleaner Position
Dis-Chem requires a Cleaner to help maintain its hygiene and cleanliness standards at Blue Route Tokai Mall.
The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping different parts of the store clean and presentable.
These areas include:
- Store floor.
- Stock room.
- Dispensary.
- Administration office.
- Canteen.
- Restrooms.
- Communal areas.
The Cleaner must be available during operational hours to respond when additional cleaning is required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- At least 6 months of cleaning experience.
- Good command of the English language.
- Basic customer-service skills.
- An additional language relevant to the area.
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
Applicants should note that this vacancy requires previous cleaning experience despite being classified as entry level.
Advantageous Requirements
The following would be advantageous:
- Being bilingual.
- Previous retail-store cleaning experience.
These are listed as advantageous rather than essential requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Daily Store Cleaning
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store.
Cleaning activities should be completed appropriately before the store opens and maintained throughout the day.
2. Maintain Cleaning Routines
The Cleaner will need to develop and follow cleaning routines to ensure that all required areas are consistently maintained to an appropriate standard.
Good time management and organisation will therefore be important.
3. Clean the Shop Floor
The store floor must be kept clean and presentable.
When floors are being cleaned, appropriate safety procedures must be followed.
This includes ensuring that wet-floor signs are visible at both ends of the area being cleaned.
4. Canteen and Restroom Cleaning
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the:
- Canteen remains clean.
- Restrooms remain clean.
- Required products are available in these areas.
These areas should be checked and maintained throughout operating hours.
5. Cleaning During Operational Hours
The Cleaner must remain available throughout store operating hours to clean areas when required.
This could include responding to spills or other situations requiring immediate cleaning.
6. Use the Correct Cleaning Products
The successful candidate must ensure that the correct:
- Cleaning products.
- Cleaning chemicals.
- Cleaning equipment.
are used for the appropriate cleaning tasks.
Following instructions is particularly important when using cleaning equipment and products.
7. Customer Service
Although this is primarily a cleaning position, the successful candidate will work in a customer-facing retail environment.
Applicants should therefore be:
- Friendly.
- Professional.
- Presentable.
- Able to assist customers when appropriate.
8. Health and Safety
All cleaning duties must be performed according to applicable Health and Safety requirements.
The Cleaner must help ensure that cleaning activities do not create unnecessary risks for:
- Customers.
- Employees.
- Other people inside the store.
Using wet-floor signs correctly is one example of the safety responsibilities associated with the position.
Essential Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Previous cleaning experience.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Customer-service ability.
- Trustworthiness.
- Honesty.
- Attention to detail.
- Professional presentation.
- Ability to take instructions.
- Ability to follow instructions through to completion.
- Good time management.
Advantageous Competencies
The following would be advantageous:
- Previous retail-store cleaning experience.
- Bilingual communication ability.
Physical Requirements
Applicants should understand that cleaning work can be physically demanding.
The vacancy states that candidates must be physically capable of activities including:
- Walking.
- Standing.
- Climbing.
- Kneeling.
- Bending.
- Pushing.
- Pulling.
- Lifting.
- Moving objects.
Applicants should consider these requirements before applying.
Special Conditions of Employment
Candidates must:
- Be willing and able to work retail hours.
- Be physically able to perform the required cleaning duties.
- Have reliable transport and/or live close to the store.
- Be South African citizens.
- Have clear credit records.
- Have clear criminal records.
Salary
Dis-Chem lists the remuneration as:
Market-related salary
No specific salary amount is provided in the supplied vacancy information.