1 X Pest Control Operator - KuGompo City (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Rentokil Initial; Magaliesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in South Africa is recruiting a Service Technician (PCO) to manage Pest Control services for client sites. You will deliver high-quality pest control solutions and maintain strong client relationships in line with our standards.

The role requires a valid Code 08 license, good communication, and the ability to work safely in field operations. You will contribute to safety, equipment maintenance, and adherence to company procedures.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong service mindset.
• Ability to identify customer needs and provide solutions.
• Professional attitude and presentable appearance.
• Valid code 08 driver's license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Good physical health.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality pest control/management service.
• Achieve productivity standards set by the company.
• Retain existing clients.
• Comply with the Rentokil Codes of Practice and safety rules.
• Prepare and file client and office documentation after service.
• Advise client on housekeeping, stacking and proofing requirements.
• Comply with legislation and regulations.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Carry pesticides and equipment necessary to deliver service.
• Protect company vehicle and image at all times.
• Use correct personal protective equipment.
• Meet Health & Safety requirements for company and client.

Skills

Customer focus

Needs discovery

Professional attitude

Presentable

Code 08 license

Communication skills

Time management

Physical health

Education

Matric

Competitor knowledge

NCPC / PMA / PCSIB qualification

Pest control experience

H&S knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial is a Global services company employing over 35,000 colleagues across 70 countries. The Company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation as it strives to protect people and enhance lives, by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting.

We are experts in the fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation and technology, and affording our employees Opportunities for Growth and Development

Listening and acting on feedback is part of our culture to support colleagues and our customers. Rentokil Initial regards equality and fairness as a fundamental right of all of its colleagues.

We live our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork which were identified by our colleagues across the world.

Find out more on careers.rentokil-initial.com

Our Family Of Businesses

Rentokil Pest Control is the world's leading commercial pest control company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers.

We operate in over 65 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 63 of those.

We are highly innovative and have leading technical and scientific expertise and our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.

Although we don't provide the most luxurious of services, this is certainly essential for all of our customers, and to make sure service happens.

Initial Hygiene is the world's leading hygiene services company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We operate in over 40 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 38 of those. We produce high quality, tailored hygiene product ranges for washrooms - across all sectors and industries where our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity

Ambius is the world leader in providing interior landscaping services for a range of customers from boutique hotels, to shopping centres. We use planting, scenting, flowers, artwork and exterior landscaping maintenance to improve the environment for the benefit of the customer and their employees. Ambius is a global brand across North America, Europe South Africa and Australia.

The Service Technician (PCO) is responsible for managing the relationship between Rentokil and the prospective client through the delivery of high quality pest control services suitable to the client's expectation. They are responsible for achieving standards of service quality and productivity as set by the company.

Key Work Outputs & Accountabilities

• Providing quality pest control/management service
• Achieving standards of productivity as set by the company
• Retention of existing clients
• Complying with the Rentokil Codes of Practice: Rules of conduct.
• Compile necessary documentation for client and office after service is completed
• Advise client on housekeeping, stacking and proofing requirements
• Comply with legislation and regulations
• Ensure equipment is maintained and clean at all times
• Carry an adequate range of pesticides and equipment, necessary to delivery service
• Ensure company vehicle and image is protected at all times
• Ensure the usage of the correct Personal Protective Equipment
• Ensure company and client Health & Safety requirements are met

Requirements

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Must be customer focused/orientated
• Ability to identify customer needs and solutions
• Should display professional attitude
• Must be presentable
• Requires valid, unendorsed code 08 drivers licence
• Highly developed communication skills (Written/Verbal/Non-verbal)
• Requires good time management skills to efficiently and effectively perform daily duties
• Good physical health

QUALIFICATIONS And EXPERIENCE

• Matric or equivalent certificate
• Knowledge of competitors and competitor activity
• Fully qualified (NCPC) or PMA/PCSIB and registered with Department of Agriculture (P-Number)
• Previous pest control experience
• H&S Knowledge and experience
• HACCP Experience and Knowledge

Employment Equity

Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.