Facilities Cleaning Manager — Operations & Safety Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career progression

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Workplace safety

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Facilities Cleaning Coordinator for their Polokwane premises. The role focuses on planning cleaning operations, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety and regulatory standards to support a productive work environment.

The successful candidate will lead cleaning teams, manage supplies and budgets, and liaison with facility managers to align cleaning activities with business needs. This is a hands-on operational role in Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cleaning management or facility maintenance coordination.
• Experience supervising cleaning staff and managing operational schedules.
• Solid understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment and best practices in sanitation.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in South Africa, particularly in Polokwane.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and oversee daily cleaning operations for all company facilities.
• Manage and direct a team of cleaning staff, providing guidance, training and performance evaluations.
• Ensure efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment, managing inventory and procurement.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain quality standards and identify maintenance needs.
• Implement and enforce health, safety and environmental protocols.
• Liaise with facility managers and other departments to coordinate cleaning activities and address concerns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Facilities Cleaning Coordinator for their Polokwane premises. The role focuses on planning cleaning operations, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety and regulatory standards to support a productive work environment.

The successful candidate will lead cleaning teams, manage supplies and budgets, and liaison with facility managers to align cleaning activities with business needs. This is a hands-on operational role in Limpopo.