Facilities Cleaning Lead — Safe, Hygienic Campus Operations

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Senior Facilities Cleaning Supervisor who will lead a team of cleaners, ensure hygienic standards, and uphold safety across all institutional buildings.

You will develop cleaning schedules, perform regular inspections, train staff, manage supplies, and keep accurate records. A hands-on leadership style and strong organizational skills are essential to maintain a safe, healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory role within cleaning services or facilities management.
• Experience leading and coordinating cleaning staff across departments.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best sanitation practices.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for supervising staff.
• Willingness to perform manual cleaning tasks when required and conduct inspections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning activities across buildings and departments.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Train new staff on cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Address cleaning-related issues promptly and maintain records of attendance and logs.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Monitor staff performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Contribute to updating cleaning procedures and policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning operations

Safety awareness

MS Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Senior Facilities Cleaning Supervisor who will lead a team of cleaners, ensure hygienic standards, and uphold safety across all institutional buildings.

You will develop cleaning schedules, perform regular inspections, train staff, manage supplies, and keep accurate records. A hands-on leadership style and strong organizational skills are essential to maintain a safe, healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors.