Facilities Sanitation Lead: Drive Cleanliness & Safety

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Facilities Sanitation Lead to oversee daily cleaning operations and supervise a team of sanitation staff. You will implement cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards to maintain a safe, clean workplace for employees and visitors.

You will lead, train, and evaluate staff, manage inventory of supplies and equipment, and uphold high standards of cleanliness across the facility in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within cleaning or facilities management.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and sanitation best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and manage performance.
• Basic record-keeping and inventory management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a commercial setting.
• Experience in Paarl, Western Cape area is advantageous.
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct sanitation team in daily cleaning tasks.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and protocols.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality and standards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Train new staff on procedures and safety.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and report hazards.
• Supervise performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities, attendance and usage.

Skills

Team leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Cleaning protocols

Inventory management

Record keeping

Health & safety

Staff training

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Facilities Sanitation Lead to oversee daily cleaning operations and supervise a team of sanitation staff. You will implement cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards to maintain a safe, clean workplace for employees and visitors.

You will lead, train, and evaluate staff, manage inventory of supplies and equipment, and uphold high standards of cleanliness across the facility in a dynamic