Area Cleaning & Sanitation Manager – Soweto (Multi-Site)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Area Cleaning and Sanitation Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in and around Soweto, Gauteng. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, extensive travel within the area, and a focus on hygiene standards and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cleaning teams, develop schedules and SOPs, monitor health and safety, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation practices while fostering a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role overseeing cleaning and sanitation operations, preferably multi-site.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques and regulatory compliance (health, safety, environmental).
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in reporting, scheduling, and inventory software.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel within Soweto, Gauteng and surrounding regions.
• A relevant qualification in facilities management or environmental health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all cleaning and sanitation operations across multiple assigned sites.
• Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to cleaning schedules, SOPs, and hygiene protocols.
• Supervise, train, and mentor site-specific cleaning supervisors and teams to ensure high performance and quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies, equipment, and chemicals, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Ensure all sites comply with relevant local, provincial, and national health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets for the assigned area, tracking expenses and optimizing resource utilization.
• Collaborate with site management teams to integrate sanitation best practices into daily operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all team members adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Education

Facilities management qualification

Environmental health qualification

Tools

Reporting software

Scheduling software

Inventory management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Area Cleaning and Sanitation Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in and around Soweto, Gauteng. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, extensive travel within the area, and a focus on hygiene standards and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cleaning teams, develop schedules and SOPs, monitor health and safety, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation practices while fostering a strong safety culture.