Warehouse Cleaner
Company
KERSTON FOODS CC
Location
Cape Town
Via
Job Mail
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Job Description
Cleaning
• Removing and picking up of all papers and rubbish from the warehouse floors and surrounding areas
• Daily cleaning of picking areas according to the cleaning schedule.
• Washing of the warehouse floors and picking bays according to the cleaning schedule supplied.
• Cleaning of staff common area such as canteen and bathrooms
• Cleaning of the recycling area and removing of boxes from the recycling area.
• Cleaning of repacking room and equipment once a week to ensure that it is kept clean.
• Transfer of bulk stock from holding pallets into correct pick faces
• Other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform warehouse duties in accordance with the highest level of safety and efficiency and meets standards of quality.
• To use stacking techniques that will prevent damage to product.
• To keep warehouse spotless clean, organized, and safe. Respect safety measurements and highlight unsafe situations.
• Storage equipment kept clean meeting warehouse standards.
• Ensuring excellent housekeeping in storage areas.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat, and well-organized.
• Maintain safe working environment according to company procedures.
• Removing and picking up of all papers and rubbish from the warehouse floors and surrounding areas
• Daily cleaning of picking areas according to the cleaning schedule.
• Washing of the warehouse floors and picking bays according to the cleaning schedule supplied.
• Cleaning of staff common area such as canteen and bathrooms
• Cleaning of the recycling area and removing of boxes from the recycling area.
• Cleaning of repacking room and equipment once a week to ensure that it is kept clean.
• Transfer of bulk stock from holding pallets into correct pick faces
• Other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform warehouse duties in accordance with the highest level of safety and efficiency and meets standards of quality.
• To use stacking techniques that will prevent damage to product.
• To keep warehouse spotless clean, organized, and safe. Respect safety measurements and highlight unsafe situations.
• Storage equipment kept clean meeting warehouse standards.
• Ensuring excellent housekeeping in storage areas.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat, and well-organized.
• Maintain safe working environment according to company procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
Cleaning staff may not work more than 45 hours per week or 9 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
Do cleaning staff jobs in South Africa require any education or experience qualifications in 2026?
No formal education or prior experience is required by the Department of Employment and Labour for entry-level cleaning positions. Employers may request a Grade 9 certificate or basic literacy for safety compliance. A valid South African ID or work permit is mandatory for all applicants.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank account details, and a completed Z83 form when applying via labour centres. A CV and contactable references are also required for shortlisting. Foreign nationals need a valid work visa endorsed for domestic or cleaning work.
