General Manager (Hygiene)

Elchemie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a General Manager - Hygiene to oversee hygiene operations across multiple client sites. The role entails strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial performance, suited for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in hygiene services. A valid South African driver's license and a reliable vehicle are mandatory. The position offers a competitive package ranging from R45,000 to R55,000 CTC alongside opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leadership development opportunities

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• 8 years of senior management experience in hygiene, cleaning, or facilities services.
• Experience in managing large-scale, multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene standards and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for hygiene division across multiple sites.
• Drive client retention and service excellence.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Commercial acumen

Operational excellence

Budgeting

Education

Relevant management or business qualification

Job description

Job Title: General Manager - Hygiene

Location: Honeydew, Gauteng

Industry: Facilities Management | Hygiene & Sanitation Services

Type: Full-time / Environment: Executive-level, performance-driven, client-focused

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager: Hygiene to lead, grow, and professionalize the hygiene services portfolio within a multi‑division facilities environment. Reporting directly to the General Manager: Landscape Division, this role is responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction across all hygiene operations. This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially astute professional with deep experience in hygiene, sanitation, and facilities services, who can balance hands‑on operational oversight with long‑term business growth.

(Valid License and own vehicle mandatory)

What you’ll be doing

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the hygiene division across multiple client sites
• Drive service excellence, client retention, and contract profitability
• Develop and execute business plans aligned to divisional and group strategy
• Oversee SLAs, contract compliance, service delivery standards, and quality assurance
• Lead and mentor regional managers, site managers, and support teams
• Manage budgets, wage control, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, hygiene standards, and industry regulations
• Oversee audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage new contract mobilizations, site take‑ons, and operational transitions
• Build strong client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships
• Identify growth opportunities, upselling initiatives, and operational efficiencies
• Report on performance, KPIs, and financials to executive management

What you’ll need

• Relevant management or business qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 8 years’ senior management experience in hygiene, cleaning, or facilities services
• Proven track record in managing large‑scale, multi‑site operations
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L ownership
• In‑depth knowledge of hygiene standards, sanitation protocols, and South African H&S legislation
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and succession planning capability
• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive accountability, performance, and service excellence
• Experience in audits, compliance, and risk management
• Valid South African driver’s license and own vehicle (mandatory)
• Own reliable vehicle (mandatory)
• Clear criminal record (mandatory – background checks will be conducted)
• A strategic, solutions‑driven, and resilient leadership style

What is in it for you?

• Executive leadership role within a growing facilities management group
• Opportunity to shape and expand the hygiene division nationally
• High level of autonomy with strategic influence
• Competitive package: R45 000 to R55 000 CTC (includes 5.25% Provident Fund contribution)
• Long‑term career growth and leadership development opportunities

A Few Things to Know

• Relevant management or business qualification (mandatory)
• Valid South African driver’s license and own vehicle (mandatory)
• This role oversees multiple hygiene contracts and operational teams
• You’ll balance operational execution with strategic planning and reporting
• Regular travel between client sites is required
• Strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene compliance is essential

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