Job Overview
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Cleaner
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Division: Head Office Division
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Cleaning Services
Functional Area: Operations
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Salary: Market-related
About the Opportunity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is inviting suitably qualified and reliable candidates to apply for a Cleaner position at its Head Office in Midrand, Gauteng.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a consistently clean, organised and hygienic working environment throughout the Head Office. This opportunity is suitable for an entry-level applicant who takes pride in their work, pays close attention to detail and can follow cleaning procedures and instructions effectively.
The role also involves interacting with employees, visitors and customers while carrying out daily cleaning responsibilities. Candidates should therefore be friendly, professional, trustworthy and comfortable working in a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Cleaner will be expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness across office spaces, communal areas and other facilities at the Head Office.
Duties will include:
- Cleaning and maintaining offices, communal spaces and other designated areas on a daily basis.
- Following established cleaning routines to ensure that the Head Office remains neat and hygienic.
- Keeping kitchens, canteen areas and restrooms clean, presentable and properly stocked.
- Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting shortages or items that are out of stock to the team leader.
- Remaining available during operational hours to attend to cleaning requirements as they arise.
- Vacuuming carpets in meeting and training rooms according to the required cleaning procedures.
- Cleaning other carpeted areas at the required intervals.
- Dusting and cleaning desks, chairs, telephones, shelves, photocopiers and other office equipment and surfaces.
- Handling refuse responsibly and checking waste before disposal to ensure that valuable items or products are not accidentally discarded.
- Storing cleaning equipment and utensils safely when they are not being used.
- Ensuring that cleaning equipment does not create hazards in office walkways.
- Displaying wet-floor warning signs clearly whenever floors are being cleaned.
- Following workplace health and safety requirements while performing cleaning duties.
- Reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment and facilities, including taps, lights, locks, handles, doors, cisterns and switches.
- Providing basic assistance to visitors and customers who may require directions while on-site.
- Communicating politely and professionally with staff members, visitors and customers.
- Identifying minor problems and resolving them where possible or escalating them to the appropriate team leader.
- Completing assigned cleaning duties within the required timeframes and maintaining consistent standards throughout the working day.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
Applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Grade 12 / Matric
Previous experience is not listed as an essential requirement, making this an opportunity worth considering for suitable entry-level candidates who meet the minimum educational requirement and can demonstrate reliability, responsibility and a strong work ethic.
Additional Advantage
No additional qualifications or experience are specifically listed as advantageous for this vacancy.
Skills and Competencies
Dis-Chem is looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following qualities and abilities:
- Good cleaning and housekeeping skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with employees and visitors.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks correctly.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain cleaning standards in a busy workplace.
- A second additional language would be an advantage.
Applicants should understand that cleaning work requires consistency, physical activity, attention to hygiene and the ability to work independently while also taking direction from supervisors.
Special Conditions of Employment
Candidates should be aware of the following requirements and employment conditions:
- Applicants must be South African.
- A clear criminal record is required.
- Candidates will be subject to MIE screening.
- Credit screening may form part of the recruitment process.
- A valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport are required.
- The successful candidate must be prepared to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Applicants should be comfortable working during the operational hours required by the Head Office.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers a market-related salary, with benefits that may include:
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account.
Benefits are subject to the applicable company terms and conditions.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy may be suitable for a dependable and hardworking individual who enjoys maintaining clean and organised environments and would like to build experience within a large retail pharmacy organisation.
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate punctuality, honesty, attention to detail and the ability to maintain professional standards. Because the position involves working around employees and visitors, good communication and a friendly attitude are also important.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their CV and application through the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies recruitment process.
Position: Cleaner – Midrand
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their CV contains accurate contact details, educational qualifications and any relevant cleaning, housekeeping, customer service or workplace experience.
Important: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during the recruitment process, in line with its Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem also supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.