Pest Control and Hygiene Assistant

You'll do the heavy cleaning at a newly built office block in Stellenbosch, the kind that needs machines, chemicals and training. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Stellenbosch; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Foam, scrub and rinse walls, floors and conveyors with approved chemicals
• Lock out machines before cleaning, as the safety file requires
• Store chemicals in the locked chemical store with safety data sheets
• Test sanitiser strength with test strips and record the reading
• Put out and check pest bait stations on the site map
• Shampoo carpets and upholstery with an extraction machine

• Able to pass a medical fitness check for plant work
• Not scared of heights for window or rope crews
• Physically strong for wet, heavy work
• Reliable, as crews are small and each person counts
• Respect for chemical safety and PPE

• Chemical safety or HACCP hygiene training
• Working-at-heights or IRATA rope access ticket
• Experience using a high-pressure washer or carpet extractor

• Night-shift and standby allowances
• Paid training on machines and chemicals
• Full PPE: waterproof suits, boots, goggles and respirators
• Higher hourly rate than standard cleaning

• Put the machines and chemicals you have used at the top of your CV. Industrial cleaning companies hire on skills, not just willingness.
• If you hold a heights or rope access ticket, attach it. It can double what you earn in this line of work.