Hybrid Cleaning Team Lead — Lead Quality & Operations

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance incentives

Paid leave

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Commercial Cleaning Team Lead to supervise on-site staff delivering high-quality cleaning across offices, retail spaces, and educational sites. You will drive daily operations, set schedules, monitor quality, and foster client satisfaction.

The role blends hands-on supervision with remote administrative tasks. Regular site presence is required, with some remote planning and reporting days, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory or team-lead roles in cleaning.
• Experience in commercial cleaning with knowledge of techniques and equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Understanding health and safety regulations in cleaning.
• Hybrid work schedule, on-site management with remote admin tasks.
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours.
• Basic computer literacy for reporting.
• Valid South African ID or work permit.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise cleaning staff to ensure quality.
• Create daily schedules and cleaning plans.
• Inspect client sites to ensure standards and identify improvements.
• Manage supplies and equipment; monitor stock and maintenance.
• Address client feedback promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide ongoing training and support.
• Cover cleaning duties during absences or peaks.
• Maintain communication with management and clients.
• Contribute to best practices in commercial cleaning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Commercial Cleaning Team Lead to supervise on-site staff delivering high-quality cleaning across offices, retail spaces, and educational sites. You will drive daily operations, set schedules, monitor quality, and foster client satisfaction.

The role blends hands-on supervision with remote administrative tasks. Regular site presence is required, with some remote planning and reporting days, and opportunities for professional