Housekeeping Supervisor

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations in Soweto. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff, schedule shifts, train new hires, and ensure rooms and public areas meet high cleanliness standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong leadership, and excellent communication to motivate staff. Knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential, along with inventory management and quality control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housekeeping leadership or similar management role.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks for a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols in cleaning environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the housekeeping team.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and assign tasks to team members.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train new staff members and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment, and place orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Training

Inventory management

Quality control

Health & safety

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations within their facilities in Soweto . This role requires a leader who can manage a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring that all areas are maintained to exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation. You will be responsible for staff scheduling, training, inventory management, quality control, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate is meticulous, organized, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the housekeeping team.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and assign tasks to team members.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train new staff members and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment, and place orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a housekeeping supervisor or in a similar management role.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols in a cleaning environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on guest satisfaction and employee development.