Hybrid Cleaning Operations Manager | Budgets, QA & Safety

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement annuity contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Commercial Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations across Centurion sites in Gauteng. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, safety compliance, and strong client relationship management to ensure service excellence.

You will manage teams, budgets, and quality audits, implementing innovative cleaning solutions while maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance. Hybrid work is available with travel between sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial cleaning management with client-facing duties.
• Experience managing large budgets and multiple sites/offices.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals and safety standards (OHS Act).
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate diverse teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic cleaning plans and protocols to meet client expectations.
• Manage, train, and motivate cleaning staff, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily operations of cleaning teams across multiple Centurion sites.
• Conduct site assessments and quality audits to ensure standards and contractual obligations.
• Manage cleaning budgets, labour, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and take corrective actions as needed.
• Source and manage cleaning equipment and supplies inventory.
• Serve as primary client contact for cleaning services and address client concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality assurance

Client relationship management

MS Office

Facility management software

Health & safety compliance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Facilities management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Commercial Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations across Centurion sites in Gauteng. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, safety compliance, and strong client relationship management to ensure service excellence.

You will manage teams, budgets, and quality audits, implementing innovative cleaning solutions while maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance. Hybrid work is available with travel between sites.