CBRE Excellerate – Pest Control Intern

Pest control work sits at the point where hygiene, safety and property care meet. Excellerate Services is inviting applicants to apply for a Pest Control Intern opportunity in Randburg, Gauteng, where the successful candidate will support technicians while learning practical inspection, treatment and prevention procedures over a 12-month period.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Excellerate Services Pest Control Intern opportunity is a 12-month internship designed to give applicants practical, hands-on exposure to pest management services. The intern will support pest control technicians with inspection, treatment, prevention, equipment handling and service record tasks.

The official listing states that the main responsibility of the intern is to support technicians in delivering safe and effective pest management services while gaining practical experience in inspection, treatment and prevention over a 12-month period.

Fields of study considered

This is not a traditional study-field-based graduate programme. The official listing requires Matric / Grade 12, a driver’s licence with driving experience, and an interest in pest control operations. A Structural Pest Control Certificate will be advantageous but is not required.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Structural Pest Control Certificate will be advantageous.
• Facilities services, hygiene, cleaning, environmental health or operations-related training may support your application.
• Practical experience linked to site work, cleaning, hygiene, maintenance or service operations may also be useful.

Who this opportunity may suit

This internship may suit young applicants who are interested in field-based service work and who are willing to learn how pest control inspections, treatments and prevention activities are carried out safely.

• Applicants aged 18 – 27.
• Applicants with Matric / Grade 12.
• People with a driver’s licence and driving experience.
• Applicants who are interested in pest control, hygiene, cleaning services or facilities operations.
• Candidates who can follow health and safety procedures carefully.
• People who are comfortable assisting technicians on client sites.
• Applicants who can keep accurate service records and job reports.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, in line with the employer’s employment equity note.

What you’ll do / learn

The internship gives successful applicants practical exposure to pest control inspections, product handling, treatment support, equipment care and site clean-up procedures.

• Assist pest control technicians with inspections, treatments and follow-up visits.
• Identify common pests and report findings to senior team members.
• Help prepare, mix and safely handle pest control products in line with regulations.
• Set up, maintain and clean equipment and tools.
• Ensure work is carried out according to health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service records and job reports.
• Support site preparation before treatment work.
• Assist with post-treatment clean-up.
• Gain exposure to how pest management supports safe, hygienic and pest-free environments.

Note: This is a 12-month Pest Control Internship. Applicants should be prepared for field-based service work, safety procedures, practical site support and learning under experienced technicians.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must be aged 18 – 27.
• Must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Must have a driver’s licence with experience in driving.
• A Structural Pest Control Certificate will be advantageous but is not required.
• Must be able to support technicians with pest control inspections, treatments and follow-up visits.
• Must be able to follow health and safety standards.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and job reports.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements listed by the employer will not be considered.

Abilities and competencies required

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn practical pest control methods.
• Ability to work with technicians and senior team members.
• Good observation skills when identifying and reporting pest activity.
• Responsibility when handling tools, equipment and products.
• Ability to complete service records and reports accurately.
• Professional conduct when working on client sites.

What pest control fieldwork really involves

Pest control fieldwork is not only about applying treatments. Interns need to learn how to inspect areas, identify pest activity, prepare equipment, follow safety rules, support technicians, record findings and help prevent future pest problems through correct site preparation and follow-up.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Matric / Grade 12 qualification, age eligibility, driver’s licence, driving experience and any exposure to facilities services, cleaning, hygiene, maintenance, site work or practical operations. If you have a Structural Pest Control Certificate or related training, make it easy to find on your CV.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Letter of application, as required by the official listing.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested.
• Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
• Driver’s licence.
• Structural Pest Control Certificate, if available.
• Any relevant qualifications or certificates linked to cleaning, hygiene, health and safety, facilities services or operations.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure you specify the position you are applying for.

Important: The official listing states that all interested candidates must submit their CVs with all relevant qualifications attached, including a letter of application. Applicants must also specify the position they are applying for.

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About the sponsor

Excellerate Services is a South African multiservice soft services group that manages services for commercial, industrial, institutional and hospitality environments. According to the official Excellerate Services website, its service areas include security, cleaning and property care, pest control, landscaping, plantscaping, parking management and food services. More information is available on the official Excellerate Services website and the Excellerate Services careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply early because the official listing does not show a closing date.
• Make your Matric / Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly list your driver’s licence and any practical driving experience.
• If you have a Structural Pest Control Certificate, place it clearly under education or certificates.
• Highlight any experience with cleaning, hygiene, facilities services, maintenance, fieldwork or site support.
• Keep your CV focused on safety, reliability, practical work, record keeping and willingness to learn.
• Attach a short letter of application because the official listing specifically requests one.
• Use a professional email address and make sure your cellphone number is correct.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without meeting the age requirement of 18 – 27.
• Not clearly showing Matric / Grade 12 on the CV.
• Not listing a driver’s licence and driving experience.
• Forgetting to attach relevant qualifications.
• Not including a letter of application where required.
• Failing to specify the position being applied for.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention safety, fieldwork, cleaning, hygiene, pest control or practical operations.
• Waiting too long to apply when no closing date is displayed.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Excellerate Services Simplify HR application page. Do not pay anyone for an internship application, interview, background check, training, placement or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official application link below.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Excellerate Services Simplify HR vacancy page for the Pest Control Intern opportunity. The listing confirms the employer, job title, Randburg location, internship type, posted date, Excellerate Services division, Operations business unit, facilities services industry, pest control operations functional area, 12-month role description, responsibilities, minimum requirements, employment equity note and application instructions.

The closing date was not stated on the visible listing at the time of verification. Applicants should apply early and check the official Simplify HR page for updates before submitting.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Excellerate Services Simplify HR application link below.
2. Read the full Pest Control Intern listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the age, Matric and driver’s licence requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, letter of application and relevant qualifications.
5. Make sure your CV clearly shows your driver’s licence, driving experience and interest in pest control operations.
6. Specify that you are applying for the Pest Control Intern position.
7. Complete the online application through the official Simplify HR page.
8. Submit your application as early as possible because no closing date is stated.
9. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: Not stated on the visible listing

The official listing states that if applicants are not contacted as shortlisted candidates within two weeks of the closing date, they should consider the application unsuccessful.