Healthcare Facility Cleaning Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Paid annual & sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Healthcare Facility Cleaning Supervisor for a leading healthcare provider in Polokwane. The role focuses on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control in medical facilities, ensuring patient safety and staff well-being.

You will lead a team of cleaners, enforce strict healthcare sanitation protocols, and collaborate with nursing and admin staff to sustain a sterile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cleaning and sanitation, with healthcare facility exposure.
• Deep understanding of healthcare sanitation protocols and waste management.
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques and healthcare disinfectants.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations in medical settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning operations in healthcare facilities in Polokwane.
• Enforce cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization protocols.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection control standards (NHLS where relevant).
• Train staff on medical waste handling and high-level disinfection.
• Inspect areas such as patient rooms and operating theatres for cleanliness.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Develop cleaning schedules to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Oversee maintenance and functioning of cleaning equipment.
• Respond to infection control breaches or urgent cleaning needs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, hospital admin, and infection control practitioners.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Healthcare cleaning

Infection control

Attention to detail

Education

Healthcare cleaning/infection control qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable healthcare provider in **Polokwane**, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Healthcare Facility Cleaning Supervisor. This critical role ensures the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control within medical facilities, safeguarding patient well-being and staff safety. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of healthcare sanitation protocols, including the management of infectious waste and the use of specialized disinfectants. You will lead a team of cleaning professionals, ensuring adherence to strict guidelines and regulations specific to the healthcare environment in **Polokwane, Limpopo**. This is a vital position for maintaining a safe and sterile healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of the cleaning team within healthcare facilities in **Polokwane**.
• Implement and enforce stringent cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization protocols specific to healthcare settings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and infection control standards (e.g., NHLS guidelines).
• Train cleaning staff on proper procedures for handling medical waste, hazardous materials, and high-level disinfection.
• Conduct regular inspections of all areas, including patient rooms, operating theaters, and common spaces, to ensure cleanliness.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and equipment, ensuring appropriate stock levels.
• Develop and maintain cleaning schedules that minimize disruption to patient care.
• Oversee the proper maintenance and function of cleaning equipment.
• Respond promptly to any infection control breaches or urgent cleaning needs.
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, hospital administration, and infection control practitioners.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cleaning and sanitation, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role within a healthcare facility.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare-specific cleaning procedures, infection control principles, and waste management protocols.
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques and the use of specialized disinfectants.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations in a medical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain meticulous records.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage priorities in a dynamic setting.
• A relevant qualification in healthcare cleaning, infection control, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and medical screenings as required in **Polokwane**.
• Good communication skills to liaise with medical staff and management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training in healthcare cleaning and infection control.
• Stable employment with a leading healthcare institution.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• A vital role contributing to patient safety and healthcare quality.