Cleaning Team Lead - Elevate Service Quality

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

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.