Retail Sanitation Lead: Elevate Cleanliness & Safety

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training on sanitation techniques

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Sanitation Lead for Mahikeng, North West. You will oversee cleaning staff, implement schedules, manage supplies, and perform inspections to maintain high hygiene standards across multiple retail locations.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of cleaning chemicals and PPE, and a proactive approach to ensure a safe, clean shopping environment for customers and staff. Weekend/evening shifts may be required in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in commercial cleaning or sanitation, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a cleaning team.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices for maintaining hygiene in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the cleaning staff to ensure all sanitation tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive cleaning schedules and protocols for all areas, including sales floors, restrooms, stockrooms, and common areas.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and PPE, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering.
• Conduct regular inspections of retail premises to identify and address any cleanliness or hygiene issues promptly.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations and company policies.
• Train new cleaning staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Hygiene & sanitation protocols

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Cleaning equipment

PPE knowledge

Chemicals handling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Sanitation Lead for Mahikeng, North West. You will oversee cleaning staff, implement schedules, manage supplies, and perform inspections to maintain high hygiene standards across multiple retail locations.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of cleaning chemicals and PPE, and a proactive approach to ensure a safe, clean shopping environment for customers and staff. Weekend/evening shifts may be required in a fast-paced retail setting.