Cleaning Operations Lead: Standards, Efficiency & Team

Bidvest Prestige; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Prestige is seeking an Operations Manager - Cleaning to oversee cleaning operations across facilities in Wes-Kaap. You will lead cleaning staff, develop schedules, monitor hygiene standards, and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, quality control, and collaboration with facility management to optimize processes and drive sustainable cleaning practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing cleaning operations in facilities management.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations for cleaning.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication with teams and management.
• Familiarity with cleaning/facilities management software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily cleaning operations, ensuring hygiene standards and protocols.
• Develop schedules and allocate tasks to cleaning teams to optimize productivity.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities for cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to uphold service excellence.
• Train and onboard new cleaning staff, fostering a productive environment.
• Collaborate with facility management to address maintenance issues and improve processes.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and stock levels; order as needed.
• Prepare reports on cleaning efficiencies and staff performance for management.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Facilities management software

Education

Occupational health and safety certification

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Bidvest Prestige is seeking an Operations Manager - Cleaning to oversee cleaning operations across facilities in Wes-Kaap. You will lead cleaning staff, develop schedules, monitor hygiene standards, and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, quality control, and collaboration with facility management to optimize processes and drive sustainable cleaning practices.