Remote National Cleaning Operations Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Connectivity stipend

Performance bonus

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Cleaning Operations Manager to lead nationwide cleaning operations from a remote capacity. You will develop and implement operational strategies, set performance standards, and manage budgets while ensuring consistent service quality across all client sites.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in large-scale cleaning operations, strong remote leadership, and deep knowledge of cleaning practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in managing large-scale cleaning operations.
• Experience leading remote teams and operations.
• Strong track record in budgeting, cost control and performance optimization.
• Deep knowledge of cleaning science, techniques, chemicals, equipment, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and ability to motivate remote staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national cleaning operation strategies and standards.
• Oversee remote teams of supervisors and personnel across locations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for efficiency and quality control.
• Manage budgets, control costs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers for timely procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance across operations.
• Utilize digital tools to manage teams, track performance, and communicate.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Operational strategy

Budget management

Cleaning operations

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Cleaning Operations Manager to lead nationwide cleaning operations from a remote capacity. You will develop and implement operational strategies, set performance standards, and manage budgets while ensuring consistent service quality across all client sites.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in large-scale cleaning operations, strong remote leadership, and deep knowledge of cleaning practices.