Senior Sanitation Operations Leader | Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sanitation Operations Manager for our client in Klerksdorp to oversee multiple client sites and elevate sanitation standards. You will lead sanitation teams, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement across facilities, balancing on-site operations with strategic planning.

The role requires 5+ years in sanitation or facilities management, leadership experience, and strong analytical and client-relations skills, with travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sanitation or facilities ops, incl. 2+ years in leadership.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, sanitation techniques.
• Strong health, safety, and environmental knowledge for SA context.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day sanitation operations across multiple client sites.
• Develop, implement, and refine sanitation strategies and best practices.
• Lead and mentor cleaning supervisors and staff.
• Conduct site audits for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage budgets and inventory of supplies.
• Serve as primary contact for major clients and updates.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Ensure staff are trained on safe use of chemicals, equipment, PPE.
• Collaborate with sales/account teams on proposals.
• Maintain records of operations and training.

Skills

Sanitation management

Operations leadership

Health & safety

Client management

Budgeting

Staff training

Education

Facility management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Operational management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sanitation Operations Manager for our client in Klerksdorp to oversee multiple client sites and elevate sanitation standards. You will lead sanitation teams, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement across facilities, balancing on-site operations with strategic planning.

The role requires 5+ years in sanitation or facilities management, leadership experience, and strong analytical and client-relations skills, with travel