Lead Environmental Services & Sanitation Supervisor

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 610,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Services Technician to lead cleaning, sanitation and waste management across a large JOHANNESBURG facility. The role focuses on hygiene, safety, and efficient operations to maintain a clean, healthy environment for all stakeholders.

The candidate should have strong leadership, extensive knowledge of cleaning chemicals and infection control, and the ability to train and supervise staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or senior role in cleaning/sanitation.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Understanding of infection control principles and hygiene management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor detailed cleaning and sanitation schedules for all areas.
• Supervise and train environmental services staff, ensuring procedures and quality standards are met.
• Inspect facilities to identify sanitation issues, hazards, and areas for improvement.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and PPE with stock control.
• Oversee waste management and recycling programs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Respond to sanitation emergencies and spills with containment and cleanup procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities, inspections, and staff performance.
• Coordinate with facility management to align cleaning efforts with needs.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Infection control

Cleaning chemicals

Training

Time management

Record keeping

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Custodial Management certification (plus)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Services Technician to lead cleaning, sanitation and waste management across a large JOHANNESBURG facility. The role focuses on hygiene, safety, and efficient operations to maintain a clean, healthy environment for all stakeholders.

The candidate should have strong leadership, extensive knowledge of cleaning chemicals and infection control, and the ability to train and supervise staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.