Area Manager (East London) - Cleaning

Meondoholdings.co.za; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management Company in East London is seeking an Area Manager to oversee cleaning contracts. Responsibilities include coordinating operations, managing quality standards, and providing professional advice. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cleaning and trolley management, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Cleaning Management & Trolley Management experience in a similar environment at middle management level.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Relevant operations and people management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cleaning contracts and operations.
• Control financial and resource management of contracts.
• Manage quality standards and control costs.
• Provide professional advice on Facilities Management Services.

Skills

Scheduling staffing

Strong people skills

Client relationships

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum Matric or extensive relevant experience

Valid Pesticide Product Registration Number

Job description

Overview

Area Manager (East London) - Cleaning

Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate and manage the operation of all aspects of the existing commissioned Corporate Building Cleaning Contracts, Trolley Management and any subsequent or future contract in this area.
• To co-ordinate and manage the operation of all aspects of further externally commissioned Facilities Management-related service contracts that may be required to become the responsibility of the incumbent in the future – eg : hygiene, pest control.
• To control the financial and resource management of the contracts allocated to you.
• To manage quality standards and to control contract costs.
• To provide professional and technical advice specific to Facilities Management Services to departments, committees and external agencies as approved by the company.
• To ensure the work is compliant with professional standards, within devolved budgets and meets Service Level Agreements (SLAs) via sound and accountable management systems.
• To lead change and assist in the delivery of excellence in customer service and professional Facilities Management delivery, instilling a culture of continuous improvement.
• To liaise, co-ordinate and represent the service and company as a champion for customer service.
• To establish a reputation for top-quality Facilities Management in customer service across all assigned sites.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm, and Saturday & Sunday 7am – 12pm.

Salary: Market related.

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of scheduling of staffing and assign cleaning tasks productively to each position to achieve an output standard according to site specific SLAs.
• Strong people skills and knowledge or industrial relations.
• Strong on client relationships and strong communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Problem solving experience.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Should be able to work independently.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Matric or extensive relevant experience
• Must have valid Pesticide Product Registration Number
• 5 years of Cleaning Management & Trolley Management experience in similar environment on middle management level.
• Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Relevant operations and people management experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong management of staff experience and the ability to oversee large compliments of people. (i.e timekeeping, attendance, check workflow, monitoring of schedules, motivating and discipling staff).
• Identifying potential candidates to develop.
• Understanding Trolleys & cleaning principles and knowledge of company and procedures.