Commercial Cleaning Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Collaborative remote environment

Flexible location (Benoni and beyond)

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a strategic Commercial Cleaning Manager to lead remote teams and manage vendor relationships across multiple commercial properties. You will design operational strategies, review vendor performance, and ensure budget adherence while maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, organizational skills, and a proven track record in managing large remote cleaning operations with a focus on compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in commercial cleaning management or facilities operations.
• Experience managing remote teams or vendors.
• Budget management and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cleaning strategies for commercial properties.
• Oversee cleaning vendors and SLAs, ensuring contract compliance.
• Conduct remote quality assessments and performance reviews of services.
• Manage budgets with forecasting, tracking, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Serve as primary liaison for clients and stakeholders on cleaning services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and proactive Commercial Cleaning Manager to lead their cleaning operations, primarily managing remote teams and vendor relationships. This role is critical for ensuring that all commercial properties managed by our client maintain exemplary standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will be responsible for developing operational strategies, overseeing vendor performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, all while working remotely. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven track record in managing large-scale cleaning operations from a distance, ensuring excellence across diverse commercial portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cleaning strategies and operational plans for commercial properties.
• Manage and oversee the performance of cleaning vendors, ensuring adherence to contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct remote quality assessments and performance reviews of cleaning services provided.
• Manage cleaning budgets, including forecasting, expenditure tracking, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure all cleaning operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, providing guidance to on-site teams and vendors.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients and stakeholders regarding commercial cleaning services.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial cleaning management or facilities operations, with significant experience managing remote teams or vendors.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with facility management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices in cleaning, sanitation, and health & safety.
• Ability to analyze performance data and implement improvements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Full-time remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote work environment focused on delivering superior client results in Benoni and beyond.