Cleaning Team Lead - Commercial Properties

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Uniforms provided

Leadership bonus opportunities

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking an experienced Cleaning Team Lead to supervise a commercial cleaning crew. You will manage daily operations, delegate tasks, monitor quality, and coordinate on-site and administrative duties, including scheduling and inventory management.

The role emphasizes leadership, thoroughness, training new staff, adherence to health and safety rules, and delivering high standards of service to clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of cleaning staff to high-quality service standards.
• Supervise daily cleaning operations to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and thoroughly.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality and protocol adherence.
• Manage cleaning supplies inventory and proper usage/storage.
• Enforce health and safety regulations within the team.
• Act as liaison for site managers and address cleaning-related issues promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Health and safety awareness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Cleaning Team Lead to supervise a team responsible for maintaining commercial properties in Nelspruit . In this role, you will lead a team of cleaning staff, ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned to the highest standards while promoting a positive team environment. You will be responsible for task delegation, quality control, training new team members, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This hybrid role requires on-site leadership and hands‑on support, combined with some administrative duties related to scheduling and inventory management. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering exceptional cleaning services and maintaining client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of cleaning staff to achieve high-quality service standards.
• Supervise daily cleaning operations, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and thoroughly.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to ensure quality control and adherence to protocols.
• Manage cleaning supplies inventory and ensure proper usage and storage.
• Implement and enforce all health and safety regulations within the cleaning team.
• Act as a point of contact for site managers and address any cleaning-related issues promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a commercial setting.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary with leadership bonus opportunities.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Provision of uniforms and cleaning equipment.
• A supportive leadership role within a growing company.