Remote Senior Cleaning Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Flexible work hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cleaning Operations Manager for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will lead a geographically dispersed team, shape sanitation programs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards across large facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cleaning operations leadership, strong strategic planning, and proficiency with digital collaboration tools to drive remote performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in cleaning operations management, including leadership roles.
• Experience leading remote teams and driving performance in a virtual environment.
• Experience developing and implementing sanitation programs in hospitality, healthcare, or large facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee cleaning and sanitation strategies across all managed sites.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of supervisors and staff.
• Conduct remote performance reviews and provide feedback for efficiency and policy adherence.
• Manage budgets, resources, and inventory for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Analyze cleaning performance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and hygiene protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cleaning with broader operations.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and innovations in cleaning and sanitation.
• Handle escalated cleaning-related issues and provide timely resolutions.

Skills

Cleaning operations management

Remote team leadership

Sanitation programs

Health & safety

Communication

Strategic planning

Digital collaboration tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Tools

Project management software

Office applications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cleaning Operations Manager for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will lead a geographically dispersed team, shape sanitation programs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards across large facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cleaning operations leadership, strong strategic planning, and proficiency with digital collaboration tools to drive remote performance and efficiency.