Cleaning Operations Supervisor - Lead & Elevate Hygiene

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations and lead a team across multiple facilities. You will schedule staff, monitor performance, train new staff, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are consistently met.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy environment for staff and visitors. Competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within cleaning or facilities management.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and hygiene best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage a team.
• Ability to create cleaning schedules and perform quality checks.
• Understanding health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning staff to ensure tasks meet standards.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules for optimal coverage.
• Inspect facilities to enforce hygiene protocols.
• Train staff on techniques, safety, and equipment use.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Address staff concerns or performance issues promptly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning industry knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Staff training

Scheduling

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations and lead a team across multiple facilities. You will schedule staff, monitor performance, train new staff, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are consistently met.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy environment for staff and visitors. Competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities are offered.