Lead Sanitation & Hygiene Supervisor - On-Site

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Supervisor for our Stellenbosch facility in the Western Cape. The role leads the sanitation team, oversees daily cleaning operations, implements hygiene protocols, and conducts regular quality assessments to ensure top cleanliness and safety standards.

This on-site position requires strong leadership and hands-on supervision in a commercial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a supervisory role within cleaning or sanitation.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of cleaning staff.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically capable of inspections and some manual tasks.
• Residency or willingness to relocate to Stellenbosch area.
• Experience in a similar commercial/industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation and hygiene team activities in Stellenbosch.
• Develop, implement, and monitor cleaning and sanitation schedules and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment and work areas for hygiene compliance.
• Train and mentor staff on cleaning techniques, chemical handling, safety protocols and equipment use.
• Manage inventory and ordering of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Investigate and address sanitation concerns with corrective actions.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities, inspections and staff performance.
• Collaborate with other departments for seamless sanitation services.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Organization

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Sanitation equipment

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Supervisor for our Stellenbosch facility in the Western Cape. The role leads the sanitation team, oversees daily cleaning operations, implements hygiene protocols, and conducts regular quality assessments to ensure top cleanliness and safety standards.

This on-site position requires strong leadership and hands-on supervision in a commercial setting.