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 in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
Which documents are required to apply for cleaning staff positions through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank details uploaded to the ESSA system by 31 December 2025. No matric certificate or prior experience is mandatory for registration.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Overtime above 45 hours must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
