Cleaning Operations Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Leadership autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Cleaning Operations Manager to lead the sanitation and cleaning department, driving strategic direction, quality control, and cost-efficient operations. You will oversee supervisors and staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, while fostering a high-performance culture.

The role offers significant impact on operational standards, opportunities for leadership development, and a comprehensive executive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cleaning or facilities operations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and personnel.
• Strong understanding of sanitation best practices, chemical safety, and waste management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality control measures and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the cleaning and sanitation department.
• Manage departmental budgets, including forecasting, procurement, and cost control for supplies and equipment.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cleaning supervisors and staff, fostering high performance and accountability.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement and improve cleaning protocols, quality standards, and procedures.
• Oversee inventory management for all cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

Health & safety

Facilities operations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a results-driven Cleaning Operations Manager to lead their sanitation and cleaning department in Bloemfontein. This senior role is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational efficiency, and quality control of all cleaning services. You will manage budgets, oversee a team of supervisors and staff, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing large-scale cleaning operations, a strong understanding of best practices, and exceptional leadership capabilities. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a broad impact on the organization's operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the cleaning and sanitation department to meet organizational goals.
• Manage departmental budgets, including forecasting, procurement, and cost control for supplies and equipment.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cleaning supervisors and staff, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement and continuously improve cleaning protocols, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Oversee inventory management for all cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in managing cleaning or facilities operations , preferably in a large-scale environment.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively.
• Strong understanding of sanitation best practices , chemical safety, and waste management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing quality control measures and process improvements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive monthly salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• A leadership role with substantial impact and autonomy in shaping operational standards.