The Specialists Franchise Group
Pest Control, Cleaning and Hygiene Services.
The Specialists Franchise Group delivers integrated pest control, cleaning, and washroom hygiene through 73 owner-managed branches across Southern Africa.
Pest Control Division
•Rodents
•Fumigation & ISPM-15 Services
•Crawling Insects
• Bird Proofing
• Flying Insects
•Stored Product Insects
•Ants
•Vegetation Management & Weed Control
•Bed Bugs
•HACCP & Food Safety Audited Pest Control Services
•Fleas
•Wood Borer Inspection & Treatments
•Termites
•Relocation of Snakes & Other Urban Wildlife
•Garden Pests
• Antimicrobial Fogging & Disinfection Services
Cleaning & Hygiene Division
• Ablution
• Canopy & Cooker Hoods
• Food Preparation Areas
• Grease Traps
• Upholstery
• Pre & Post-Occupation
•Mattresses
•Windows
•Solar Panels
•Ceilings
•Post-Construction
•Holiday Homes
•General Surfaces
•Hygiene & Sanitisation Services
Leaders in Pest Control, Cleaning & Hygiene.
Two focused divisions. 70 + branches. 48 years of experience. One standard: do it right, safely, and on time.
Pest Control Specialists
Integrated Pest Management for commercial, industrial and domestic environments, including:
- General IPM programs and audits
- Wood-destroying insects: termites, borer beetles
- Health & nuisance pests: cockroaches, ants, rodents, stored-product pests
- Fumigation, including ISPM-15 certification, shipping containers and structures
- Weed control for industrial sites (railway corridors, utilities, yards) and domestic gardens
Cleaning & Hygiene Specialists
End-to-end cleaning and hygiene services, including:
- Hygiene: rental & servicing of washroom equipment, deep cleaning, disinfection
- Contract cleaning: hospitals, education, hotels, banks, food processing, malls, retail and offices
- Carpet & upholstery care, including fabric protection
- Specialised cleaning: kitchen canopy/extractor hoods, solar panel cleaning
Why it matters: National reach with local accountability, documented processes, and safety-first teams who follow through every time.
The Journey of a Lifetime
The Specialists’ story began in 1978 with a single car, a ladder on the roof, and a promise to show up and do things right. After relocating from “Rhodesia”, Johan du Toit stopped in Pietersburg (now Polokwane) and built a small pest control outfit one job at a time. From those beginnings grew The Specialists Family, a trusted network serving homes and businesses across Southern Africa.
Decades on, the tools are more advanced and the team much larger, but the habit remains the same: arrive, explain, do it safely, and follow up. That’s how a modest start became a market leader and why clients stay with us for the long run.
Please contact head office for franchise opportunities
Any passionate entrepreneur with sound financial background and skill, who wants to be part of a growing dynamic and dedicated network.
All necessary training will be provided upfront on an ongoing basis.
Training That Protects the Brand
Training at The Specialists isn’t a day-one event it’s a system that protects our brand and your investment.
Every new franchise owner steps into a proven onboarding path that blends in-house training (our standards, our methods) with specialist partners for regulated or highly technical topics. You will feel confident to operate, lead people, and deliver the service quality clients expect from us.
What You’ll Learn
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Brand & Operations: CI, service ethos, customer journey, reporting, SLAs.
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Service Mastery: Pest Control or Cleaning & Hygiene technical modules, safety protocols, equipment care.
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Compliance & Risk: Health & safety, legal frameworks, audit readiness.
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Commercial Skills: Local sales, pricing, proposals, territory planning, key accounts.
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People & Quality: Hiring, onboarding techs, coaching, QA inspections, performance dashboards.
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Systems & Tools: CRM/job scheduling, quoting, stock, invoicing, KPIs.
How We Train
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In-house Academy
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Accredited Experts (as needed): Certifications (e.g., fumigation, ISPM-15), high-risk work, specialised cleaning.
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Proof of Competence: Practical assessments, safety sign-offs, and brand standards certification.
After onboarding
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We help you reach weekly targets, site audits, and marketing activations.
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Ongoing Support: Refresher modules, new-service upskilling, manager training, and help group.
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Peer Network: Branch best-practice groups.
Outcome: Our New members open with confidence, deliver consistently, and grow within a framework that’s been refined for decades.
Please contact head office for franchise opportunities
On request
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