Hygiene and Sanitation Supervisor

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Paid vacation

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Hygiene and Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation efforts across our facilities. The role blends on-site supervision with remote administrative tasks to ensure cleaning and hygiene standards are met and exceeded.

You will manage a team of cleaning professionals, develop work schedules, conduct quality checks, and liaise with facility management to drive continuous improvements, while balancing hands-on leadership with strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising janitorial or sanitation staff.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and sanitation practices.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections and provide clear staff direction.
• Proficiency with basic record-keeping and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning and sanitation operations to standards.
• Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify hygiene concerns or deficiencies.
• Develop and manage cleaning schedules ensuring adequate coverage.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed.
• Liaise with facility management to report sanitation status and drive improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety procedures

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a motivated Hygiene and Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation efforts within their facilities in Pretoria . This role involves a combination of on-site supervision and remote administrative tasks, ensuring that all cleaning and hygiene standards are met and exceeded. You will manage a team of cleaning professionals, develop work schedules, and conduct quality checks to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to balance hands-on management with strategic planning, contributing to a culture of excellence in cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning and sanitation operations, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to standard.
• Train and mentor new and existing sanitation staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address any hygiene concerns or deficiencies.
• Develop and manage cleaning schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and resource allocation.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed.
• Liaise with facility management to report on sanitation status and implement improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within janitorial or sanitation services .
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to conduct physical inspections and provide clear direction to staff.
• Proficiency in basic record-keeping and communication tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Health insurance package.
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company.