Institutional Cleaning Supervisor - Educational Facilities

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Comprehensive training on standards

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking an Institutional Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning and sanitation operations for educational facilities. You will manage a team, develop schedules, and ensure adherence to hygiene standards while maintaining a healthy environment for students and staff.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience and a strong understanding of institutional cleaning protocols, with excellent people management skills and the ability to keep

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning staff in institutional/educational settings.
• Ability to lead and motivate a cleaning team.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and sanitation for large facilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in educational settings is a plus.
• Must be able to commute to Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Physical fitness to oversee cleaning operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of institutional cleaning staff.
• Develop and implement effective cleaning schedules and procedures for various areas within educational facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards are met.
• Train new cleaning staff on proper cleaning techniques, use of equipment, and safety protocols.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring sufficient stock and responsible usage.
• Address and resolve any cleaning-related issues or staff concerns promptly.
• Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to schools.
• Maintain cleaning logs and reports as required by management.
• Promote a culture of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency among the cleaning team.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Health & safety knowledge

People management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Institutional Cleaning Supervisor to oversee the cleaning and sanitation operations for educational facilities in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is essential for maintaining a healthy, safe, and conducive learning environment for students and staff. The supervisor will manage a team of cleaning personnel, develop cleaning schedules, ensure adherence to hygiene standards, and manage supplies. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience, a strong understanding of institutional cleaning protocols, and excellent people management skills. This position requires dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a busy educational setting. You will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the institution by ensuring that all areas, from classrooms to common spaces, are kept immaculately clean. Your efforts will contribute directly to the well-being of the entire school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of institutional cleaning staff.
• Develop and implement effective cleaning schedules and procedures for various areas within educational facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards are met.
• Train new cleaning staff on proper cleaning techniques, use of equipment, and safety protocols.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring sufficient stock and responsible usage.
• Address and resolve any cleaning-related issues or staff concerns promptly.
• Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to schools.
• Maintain cleaning logs and reports as required by management.
• Promote a culture of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency among the cleaning team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in cleaning supervision, preferably within an institutional or educational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a cleaning team.
• Good knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices for large facilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in educational settings is a plus.
• Must be able to commute to and work within Queenstown, Eastern Cape .
• Physical fitness to perform tasks associated with overseeing cleaning operations.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Opportunity to contribute to a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Stable full-time employment with potential for growth.
• Comprehensive training on institutional cleaning standards and management.
• Work in the supportive community of Queenstown, Eastern Cape .
• Access to necessary cleaning supplies and equipment.
• A role with clear responsibilities and positive impact.