Store Cleaner โ Dis-Chem Blue Route Tokai Mall | Grade 12 | Fixed-Term Contract
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Store Cleaner to join its Blue Route Tokai Mall store in Cape Town, Western Cape on a fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the store, including the sales floor, stock room, dispensary, administration office, canteen and restrooms.
Job Overview
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Store Cleaner
Location: Blue Route Tokai Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Industry: Retail
Experience Level: Entry Level
Salary: Market Related
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
Experience Required: Minimum 6 months’ cleaning experience
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
Advantageous
The following will strengthen an application:
- Ability to speak more than one language
- Previous experience cleaning within a retail store environment
Key Responsibilities
The Store Cleaner will be expected to:
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the store
- Clean the shop floor and communal areas before the store opens
- Develop and follow cleaning routines for different store areas
- Keep the canteen clean and properly maintained
- Keep restrooms clean and stocked with the required products
- Be available during operational hours to clean spills or other areas when required
- Use the correct cleaning products and equipment for specific tasks
- Display wet-floor warning signs correctly when floors are being cleaned
- Maintain cleanliness in the stock room, dispensary and administration office
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers when necessary
- Perform cleaning duties in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Previous cleaning experience
- Good written and spoken English
- Customer-service awareness
- Honesty and trustworthiness
- Strong attention to detail
- Good personal presentation
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good time-management skills
- Reliability
- Ability to work independently while following established routines
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be physically fit and capable of performing duties involving:
- Walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Climbing
- Kneeling
- Bending
- Pushing and pulling
- Lifting and moving objects
Special Conditions of Employment
Applicants must:
- Be willing and able to work retail hours
- Have reliable transport or live reasonably close to the store
- Be a South African citizen
- Have a clear credit record
- Have a clear criminal record
Remuneration
The position offers a market-related salary.
No specific salary amount is provided in the advert.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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CV Tips for Dis-Chem Store Cleaner Applicants
Your CV should focus heavily on practical cleaning experience. Clearly mention where you worked, how long you worked there and the specific areas you were responsible for cleaning.
Useful duties to highlight include:
- Cleaning floors
- Cleaning toilets and bathrooms
- Dusting and wiping surfaces
- Emptying bins
- Cleaning staff kitchens or canteens
- Using cleaning chemicals safely
- Cleaning customer-facing areas
- Using wet-floor signs and following safety procedures
- Maintaining stock of cleaning materials
A short profile could read:
โReliable and hardworking cleaner with experience maintaining high standards of hygiene in busy environments. Skilled in floor cleaning, restroom sanitation, waste removal and safe use of cleaning products. Honest, punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.โ
Only use claims that accurately reflect your experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Grade 12?
Yes. Grade 12 / Matric is listed as an essential requirement.
How much experience do I need?
Applicants need at least 6 months of cleaning experience.
Do I need retail cleaning experience?
No. Previous retail-store cleaning experience is advantageous, but not essential.
Will I have to work weekends?
Candidates must be willing to work retail hours, which may include weekends and public holidays depending on the store schedule.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is advertised as a fixed-term contract.
Do I need my own transport?
Applicants should have reliable transport or live close enough to the store to travel reliably.
Is the job physically demanding?
Yes. The role involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting and moving objects.
Possible Interview Questions
Prepare for questions such as:
- Tell us about your previous cleaning experience.
- Why do you want to work for Dis-Chem?
- How do you make sure an area is properly cleaned?
- What would you do if a customer spilled something on the shop floor?
- Why is it important to display a wet-floor sign?
- How do you safely use cleaning chemicals?
- How would you prioritise your duties if several areas needed cleaning at the same time?
- What would you do if you noticed that cleaning supplies were running low?
- How do you maintain cleanliness in busy customer areas?
- Are you comfortable cleaning toilets and restrooms?
- Are you willing to work retail hours, weekends and public holidays if required?
- How do you handle instructions from a supervisor?
- What would you do if you found a customer’s lost property while cleaning?
- Why should Dis-Chem hire you for this Store Cleaner position?
Interview Tip
For this role, focus on showing that you are reliable, hygienic, honest, physically capable and able to work without constant supervision. Practical examples from your previous cleaning experience will make your answers stronger.