Contract Manager: Healthcare Cleaning

Empact Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee daily healthcare cleaning operations in our Cape Town facility. You will lead cleaning staff, ensure compliance with infection control standards, and maintain a sanitary environment for patients, staff and visitors.

You will train staff, monitor performance, keep records, and collaborate with facility management to address concerns. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Matric / equivalent.
• 2-3 years of healthcare cleaning or environmental services experience, with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, healthcare cleaning regulations, and best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a diverse team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in healthcare cleaning or environmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate cleaning staff, assign tasks, monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and infection control standards.
• Inspect patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces for cleanliness.
• Train new cleaning staff on techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Collaborate with facility management to address cleaning concerns.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to share updates and promote teamwork.
• Monitor staff attendance and adherence to policies.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Infection control knowledge

Healthcare cleaning experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Matric / equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Contract Manager in the healthcare setting will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily cleaning operations of the facility, ensuring that all cleaning staff adhere to industry standards and protocols in order to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of cleaning staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and support as needed.
• Ensure that all cleaning activities comply with healthcare regulations and infection control standards.
• Inspect and evaluate the cleanliness of patient rooms, common areas, and other high-touch surfaces to ensure that they meet established cleanliness standards.
• Train new cleaning staff on proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and supplies inventory.
• Collaborate with hospital or healthcare facility management to address any cleaning-related concerns or issues.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and promote teamwork and morale.
• Monitor and report on cleaning staff performance, attendance, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Matric / equivalent
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in healthcare cleaning or environmental services, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, healthcare cleaning regulations, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in healthcare cleaning or environmental services preferred.