Checkers
A Checkers cleaner maintains the cleanliness, hygiene, and premium presentation standards of Checkers supermarkets, Checkers Hyper stores, Checkers Food stores, and Checkers Sixty60 fulfilment hubs across South Africa.
This guide provides an overview of Checkers cleaner jobs in South Africa, popular city-level listings, latest job opportunities, employee salaries and benefits, required qualifications and skills, and how to apply.
Latest Checkers Cleaner Job Opportunities in South Africa
Checkers cleaner positions are actively advertised across South Africa. Based on the latest listings from Shoprite Group career portals, cleaning contractors, and job boards:
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg, Gauteng | Checkers and Checkers Hyper store cleaning, premium retail floor hygiene, and fresh food department maintenance |
| Sandton, Gauteng | Premium Checkers store cleaning and high-standard retail hygiene in upmarket Sandton locations |
| Cape Town, Western Cape | Checkers and Checkers Hyper store cleaning, premium retail hygiene, and fresh food department maintenance |
| Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | Checkers store cleaning, premium retail floor hygiene, and fresh food department maintenance |
| Pretoria / Tshwane, Gauteng | Checkers and Checkers Hyper store cleaning and premium retail facility hygiene |
| Bloemfontein, Free State | Checkers store cleaning and premium retail facility hygiene services |
| Polokwane, Limpopo | Checkers store cleaning and retail hygiene maintenance |
| Mbombela, Mpumalanga | Checkers store cleaning and retail facility hygiene |
| Gqeberha, Eastern Cape | Checkers store cleaning and premium retail facility hygiene services |
For the most current listings, visit www.shopriteholdings.co.za/careers or search “Checkers Cleaner Jobs” on www.indeed.co.za, www.pnet.co.za, and www.careers24.com.
Salary and Employee Benefits
Salaries for Checkers cleaner roles reflect the premium nature of the Checkers store format and are typically slightly higher than standard supermarket cleaning rates. Typical ranges as of 2026:
- Entry-level Checkers store cleaner – ZAR 5,000–6,500 per month
- Experienced Checkers store cleaner – ZAR 6,500–8,500 per month
- Checkers Hyper store cleaner – ZAR 6,500–9,000 per month
- Checkers Food premium store cleaner – ZAR 6,500–9,000 per month
- Cleaning team leader (Checkers) – ZAR 9,000–13,000 per month
- Cleaning supervisor (Checkers store or regional) – ZAR 13,000–17,500 per month
Checkers Store Formats and Cleaning Opportunities
Checkers Supermarket
The flagship Checkers format targeting middle to upper-income shoppers with a wide range of quality grocery, fresh food, and prepared meal offerings. Checkers stores maintain premium hygiene and presentation standards above standard supermarket formats, making cleaning quality a high priority for store management and contracted cleaning providers.
Checkers Hyper
Large-format hypermarkets combining an extensive grocery range with clothing, general merchandise, and home sections under one roof. Checkers Hyper stores are among the largest retail cleaning environments in South Africa, with expansive trading floors, multiple fresh food departments, large customer restroom facilities, and extensive food service areas that generate significant and consistent cleaning demand.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education
- No formal qualification required for entry-level Checkers store cleaning roles
- Grade 10 or Grade 12 strongly preferred given Checkers’s premium store positioning
- Good communication skills in English advantageous for customer-facing roles in upmarket Checkers locations
How to Apply
Step 1: Prepare Documents
- Updated CV or work history summary with cleaning experience and references
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- At least two contactable references from previous employers
- Copies of any relevant certificates if held
Step 2: Apply via the Shoprite Group Careers Portal
- Visit www.shopriteholdings.co.za/careers for directly employed vacancies at Checkers stores, the Shoprite Group head office, and distribution centres