Residential Building Sanitation Supervisor

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Supportive team

All cleaning supplies provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a hands-on Residential Building Sanitation Supervisor for properties in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead cleaning teams, schedule daily tasks, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards across multi-unit residential complexes.

The role emphasizes quality sanitation, timely inspections, staff training, and proactive maintenance. You will work closely with property management to uphold high hygiene levels for residents and visitors, while coordinating

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning supervision, preferably in residential or hospitality settings.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation chemicals, and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations for building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily cleaning and sanitation activities for residential buildings.
• Manage and schedule cleaning staff, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient workflow.
• Conduct regular inspections of common areas, hallways, lobbies, laundry rooms and exteriors.
• Ensure tasks are completed to high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Train new cleaning staff on techniques, safety procedures and site protocols.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, replenishing as needed.
• Address resident concerns regarding cleanliness promptly and professionally.
• Enforce health and safety regulations, including proper use of chemicals and equipment.
• Report maintenance or repair needs identified during rounds to property management.
• Foster a positive and productive working relationship with the cleaning team.

Skills

Cleaning supervision

Sanitation chemicals

Time management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Health & safety regulations

Job description

About the Role

Our client specializes in maintaining high standards of hygiene within residential complexes and is seeking a dedicated **Residential Building Sanitation Supervisor** for properties in **East London**, **Eastern Cape**. This role is crucial for ensuring the cleanliness and healthfulness of common areas, apartment buildings, and associated facilities. The supervisor will lead a team of cleaning staff, manage schedules, monitor work quality, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within residential environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning supervision, excellent organizational skills, and a strong understanding of sanitation practices relevant to multi‑unit dwellings. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents. This is a hands‑on supervisory role that requires a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to property upkeep in the **East London** area.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily cleaning and sanitation activities for residential buildings.
• Manage and schedule cleaning staff, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient workflow.
• Conduct regular inspections of common areas, hallways, lobbies, laundry rooms, and exteriors.
• Ensure cleaning tasks are completed to high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Train new cleaning staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and site‑specific protocols.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring stock is replenished as needed.
• Address resident concerns or complaints regarding cleanliness in a timely and professional manner.
• Enforce health and safety regulations, including proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs identified during cleaning rounds to property management.
• Foster a positive and productive working relationship with the cleaning team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in cleaning supervision, preferably within a residential or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation chemicals, and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Must be physically capable of performing cleaning duties and lifting moderate weights.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations for building maintenance.
• Must reside in or be able to reliably commute to **East London**.
• Experience in managing cleaning supplies and basic equipment maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package appropriate for the role and location.
• Opportunity to contribute to the quality of life for residents in **Eastern Cape**.
• Regular training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive management and a team‑oriented work environment.
• Provision of all necessary cleaning supplies, equipment, and safety gear.
• Paid annual leave and other statutory benefits.
• Potential for performance‑based incentives.