Area Cleaning Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Generous annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and safety oversight, with a hybrid on-site/administrative work pattern.

You will lead cleaning supervisors, drive service excellence, and ensure client satisfaction while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cleaning management or facility operations.
• Proven track record of managing multiple sites and teams.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial oversight.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to balance on-site presence with remote administrative duties.
• Proficiency with scheduling, reporting, and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning operations across a portfolio of sites.
• Train and motivate cleaning supervisors and staff.
• Develop and implement operational plans, schedules, and quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, client meetings, and performance reviews.
• Manage budgets for supplies, equipment and labour.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations at all sites.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and effective use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and business development within the assigned area.
• Prepare and present regular operational reports to senior management.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget oversight

Health & safety compliance

Client relationship management

Tools

Scheduling software

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding national cleaning services provider, is looking for an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee operations within **Vereeniging, Gauteng**. This key role requires a dynamic and experienced professional to manage multiple sites, ensure service excellence, and lead a team of cleaning supervisors and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational efficiency, client satisfaction, team development, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This hybrid position demands a strategic thinker with strong on-site management capabilities and the ability to foster a positive work culture. We are dedicated to setting and maintaining unparalleled standards in the cleaning industry across **Vereeniging, Gauteng**.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning operations across a portfolio of assigned sites within the **Vereeniging, Gauteng** area.
• Manage, train, and motivate cleaning supervisors and staff to achieve performance targets.
• Develop and implement operational plans, schedules, and quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, client meetings, and performance reviews to ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage budgets for supplies, equipment, and labour, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations at all sites.
• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and effective use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and business development within the assigned area.
• Prepare and present regular operational reports to senior management.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant experience in cleaning management, facility management, or a related operations role.
• Proven track record of managing multiple sites and teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemicals, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing on-site presence with remote administrative duties.
• Proficiency in using scheduling, reporting, and CRM software.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and a retirement fund.
• This hybrid role provides a flexible work arrangement.
• You will have ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading organization in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**.
• We invest in ongoing training and development for our management team.
• Enjoy generous annual leave and sick leave policies.
• Company vehicle provided for business use.
• Become part of a team that values quality, integrity, and employee success.