Cleaning Services Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Bonuses based on performance

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cleaning Services Manager for our facilities in Bloemfontein. You will lead a team of cleaning staff, develop and implement cleaning protocols, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain high environmental standards.

This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and deep knowledge of sanitation best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role within the cleaning or facilities management industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a cleaning team effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices in sanitation.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and budgeting skills.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and make informed decisions for operations in Bloemfontein.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and motivate a team of cleaning professionals to ensure high performance and adherence to standards.
• Develop, implement, and continually review comprehensive cleaning and sanitation programs for all facility areas.
• Oversee the procurement and management of cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to maintain exceptional cleanliness standards.
• Develop and manage the cleaning services budget, seeking opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Quality control

Health & safety

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Cleaning Services Manager to oversee all aspects of cleaning operations at their facilities in Bloemfontein . This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of sanitation best practices. You will be responsible for managing a team of cleaning staff, developing and implementing cleaning protocols, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a key position focused on maintaining exceptional environmental standards and ensuring operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and motivate a team of cleaning professionals to ensure high performance and adherence to standards.
• Develop, implement, and continually review comprehensive cleaning and sanitation programs for all facility areas.
• Oversee the procurement and management of cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to maintain exceptional cleanliness standards.
• Develop and manage the cleaning services budget, seeking opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role within the cleaning or facilities management industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a cleaning team effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices in sanitation.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and budgeting skills.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and make informed decisions for operations in Bloemfontein .

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and other paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on excellence and employee well-being.