Lead Sanitation Supervisor: Cleanliness & Safety Expert

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Sanitation Supervisor role in Johannesburg. You will oversee cleaning and hygiene operations across a large commercial complex, leading staff, enforcing standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage sanitation programs, supervise a team, monitor inventory, and report to management. A proactive, detail-oriented leader with health and safety expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sanitation Supervisor or in a similar supervisory role.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Proficient in inventory management and basic reporting.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Experience in large-scale commercial/industrial settings preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs and procedures.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of cleaning staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address sanitation deficiencies or hazards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Coordinate cleaning activities with building management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related complaints or issues promptly.
• Prepare regular reports on cleaning activities, staff performance, and inventory.
• Implement best practices in waste management and recycling.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Sanitation Supervisor role in Johannesburg. You will oversee cleaning and hygiene operations across a large commercial complex, leading staff, enforcing standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage sanitation programs, supervise a team, monitor inventory, and report to management. A proactive, detail-oriented leader with health and safety expertise is essential.