Environmental Services Supervisor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Modern equipment

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit (Mbombela) seeks an Environmental Services Supervisor to lead sanitation and cleaning operations. You will oversee a team of service technicians, enforce cleaning protocols, and ensure facilities meet strict hygiene standards.

The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and efficient management of supplies. You will train staff, monitor performance, and maintain records to sustain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors in Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in environmental services or sanitation.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and hygiene practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and basic reporting.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in cleaning services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the environmental services team.
• Develop and implement cleaning and sanitation schedules tailored to facility needs.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage inventory and ordering of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring cost-efficiency.
• Train team members on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and the use of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Training and mentoring

Record-keeping

Health and safety compliance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Services Supervisor to manage sanitation and cleaning operations at their facilities in Nelspruit . This role is responsible for leading a team of environmental service technicians, ensuring that all areas meet stringent cleanliness and hygiene standards. You will oversee daily operations, implement effective cleaning protocols, manage supplies, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of environmental hygiene, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for staff and visitors in Mpumalanga .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the environmental services team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive cleaning and sanitation schedules tailored to facility needs.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the inventory and ordering of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring cost-efficiency.
• Train team members on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and the use of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in environmental services or sanitation .
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices in hygiene management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and basic reporting.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations applicable to cleaning services.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Access to modern cleaning equipment and technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on excellence.