Hybrid Commercial Cleaning & Sanitation Leader

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Cleaning & Sanitation Manager to oversee operations in Benoni, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with remote strategic planning to maintain high standards and client satisfaction.

You will lead cleaning teams, manage budgets, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement using innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cleaning Manager or senior role in commercial sector.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and best practices.
• Strong health, safety and environmental regulation knowledge.
• Proven leadership, team management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Experience with hybrid work models and remote management.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient scheduling, reporting, and inventory software.
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections and lead teams.
• Relevant facilities management or cleaning sciences qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor cleaning and sanitation programs for commercial properties.
• Lead and schedule cleaning staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to standards.
• Conduct site inspections to assess quality, identify issues and ensure compliance.
• Manage cleaning supply inventory, equipment maintenance, and budget adherence.
• Ensure operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Serve as primary client contact for cleaning services and issue resolution.
• Implement innovative cleaning solutions and technologies to improve efficiency.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Foster a culture of safety and professionalism among the cleaning team.
• Coordinate cleaning schedules with other departments and events.

Skills

Cleaning management

Cleaning chemicals

Equipment maintenance

Best practices

Health & safety

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Budgeting

Cost control

Remote management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Scheduling software

Reporting software

Inventory software

On-site inspections

Facilities management cert

Education

Facilities management certification

Tools

Scheduling software

Reporting software

Inventory management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Cleaning & Sanitation Manager to oversee operations in Benoni, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with remote strategic planning to maintain high standards and client satisfaction.

You will lead cleaning teams, manage budgets, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement using innovative solutions.