Head of Industrial Cleaning & Sanitation - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Retirement annuity contribution

Medical aid plan

Professional growth opportunities

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Access to modern cleaning technologies

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Cleaner & Sanitation Specialist in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead a cleaning crew across multiple properties, implementing sanitation protocols and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

This role emphasizes leadership, training, and operational integrity in a hospitality and commercial setting. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial cleaning, with at least 2 years in supervision, and a strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years progressive experience in industrial cleaning, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and their safe application.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in South Africa.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning and sanitation operations for hospitality and commercial venues in Cape Town.
• Train cleaning staff on techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and hygiene compliance.
• Develop and update cleaning checklists and SOPs based on best practices and regulations.
• Manage procurement and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Team leadership

Cleaning expertise

Safety procedures

Communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Cleaner & Sanitation Specialist in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead a cleaning crew across multiple properties, implementing sanitation protocols and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

This role emphasizes leadership, training, and operational integrity in a hospitality and commercial setting. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial cleaning, with at least 2 years in supervision, and a strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety