Sanitation Crew Leader

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Performance bonuses

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Structured work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sanitation Crew Leader in Sandton to manage a cleaning team and ensure the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards across the facility.

You will assign tasks, supervise work quality, enforce safety protocols, and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, delivering exceptional service to clients and ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years in a supervisory role in sanitation/cleaning.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Strong leadership, organizational and time-management skills with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of sanitation workers, providing clear direction and support.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to ensure adherence to cleaning standards and safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed.
• Implement and enforce established sanitation procedures and protocols.
• Address any issues or concerns raised by team members or facility staff promptly and professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organization

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a reliable and experienced Sanitation Crew Leader to manage and direct a team of cleaning staff in Sandton. This role is essential for ensuring that all areas of the facility meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will be responsible for assigning tasks, supervising work quality, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining a pristine working environment. This is a key position for ensuring operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of sanitation workers, providing clear direction and support.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to ensure adherence to cleaning standards and safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed.
• Implement and enforce established sanitation procedures and protocols.
• Address any issues or concerns raised by team members or facility staff promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sanitation or cleaning role, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in a cleaning environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• A structured work environment with clear responsibilities.