Environmental Services Supervisor - Pretoria East

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid benefits

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria East, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the hospital's cleaning operations and infection control program. You will manage a team, schedule daily tasks, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within a reputable healthcare organization, with a focus on safety and patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in environmental services or hospital housekeeping management, preferably within a hospital setting in Pretoria East.
• Proven experience in supervising and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, disinfection protocols, and infection control in healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare waste management regulations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate a team of environmental services staff, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to standards in Pretoria East.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for all hospital areas, including patient rooms, operating theatres, labs, and common spaces.
• Implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the quality of cleaning services through regular inspections and feedback mechanisms.
• Manage inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Maintain detailed records of staff schedules, training, cleaning activities, and inventory.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning needs and assist in managing environmental aspects of emergency situations.
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal procedures are followed according to healthcare regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment within the environmental services department in Gauteng.

Skills

Team leadership

Infection control

Cleaning protocols

Waste management

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading healthcare facility in **Pretoria East**, is actively seeking an experienced and dedicated Environmental Services Supervisor. This role is paramount in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control throughout the hospital premises. The supervisor will lead and manage the environmental services team, overseeing daily operations, implementing protocols, and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This is a critical position for ensuring operational excellence and patient well‑‑-− within a busy healthcare setting in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate a team of environmental services staff, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to standards in Pretoria .
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for all hospital areas, including patient rooms, operating theatres, labs, and common spaces.
• Implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the quality of cleaning services through regular inspections and feedback mechanisms.
• Manage inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Maintain detailed records of staff schedules, training, cleaning activities, and inventory.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning needs and assist in managing environmental aspects of emergency situations.
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal procedures are followed according to healthcare regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment within the environmental services department in Gauteng .

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental services or housekeeping management, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting in Pretoria .
• Proven experience in supervising and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, disinfection protocols, and infection control principles in healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare waste management regulations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑ solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective team management and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills for record‑keeping and reporting.
• A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, medical aid benefits, and a retirement fund.

This role provides opportunities for professional development and advancement within a reputable healthcare organization.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well‑‑~ well‑‐------------------ .