Environmental Services Team Lead - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Environmental Services Team Lead to oversee the hospital cleaning and sanitation team, ensure infection control, and maintain patient safety standards. You will lead, train, and motivate staff, manage supplies, and ensure regulatory compliance in a busy healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, hospital cleaning protocol knowledge, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in environmental services or cleaning, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles and hospital cleaning standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of isiXhosa is an advantage.
• Understanding of safety data sheets (SDS) and the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as required, including weekends and public holidays.
• Must be physically capable of performing cleaning duties and lifting moderate weights.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the environmental services team, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures throughout the facility.
• Conduct regular inspections of patient rooms, wards, operating theaters, and public areas to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Train new team members on cleaning techniques, equipment usage, safety protocols, and infection control practices.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies, ensuring adequate stock and cost-effective utilization.
• Respond promptly and effectively to cleaning emergencies and special requests.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, facilities management, and other departments to address cleaning needs.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, staff attendance, and supply usage.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those from health authorities.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major healthcare facility in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape , requires an experienced Environmental Services Team Lead. This pivotal role involves overseeing the daily operations of the cleaning and sanitation team within the hospital environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, infection control, and patient safety are maintained. You will lead, train, and motivate a team of environmental services technicians, manage supplies, and ensure compliance with all healthcare-specific hygiene regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong leadership qualities, and has a deep understanding of hospital-grade cleaning protocols and the critical importance of a sterile environment. This role is essential for maintaining the reputation and operational integrity of a vital community healthcare provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the environmental services team, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures throughout the facility.
• Conduct regular inspections of patient rooms, wards, operating theaters, and public areas to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Train new team members on cleaning techniques, equipment usage, safety protocols, and infection control practices.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies, ensuring adequate stock and cost-effective utilization.
• Respond promptly and effectively to cleaning emergencies and special requests.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, facilities management, and other departments to address cleaning needs.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, staff attendance, and supply usage.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those from health authorities.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental services or cleaning, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles and hospital cleaning standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of isiXhosa is an advantage.
• Understanding of safety data sheets (SDS) and the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as required, including weekends and public holidays.
• Must be physically capable of performing cleaning duties and lifting moderate weights.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary of ZAR , commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Benefits include comprehensive medical aid coverage, a pension fund, and paid annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in infection control are available.

Join our dedicated team in Port Elizabeth and play a vital role in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.