Sanitation & Facilities Lead — Hybrid, Growth Opportunity

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Sanitation Manager to oversee sanitation across a portfolio of commercial properties in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Lead a cleaning team, manage budgets, liaise with vendors, and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role requires strong operational skills with a focus on maintaining high cleanliness standards for tenants and visitors, while driving efficiency and ongoing staff development in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in facilities or sanitation management for commercial properties.
• Proven leadership of cleaning teams.
• Strong chemical, equipment, and safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Budget control and cost management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures for Vereeniging properties.
• Lead, train, and supervise cleaning staff and supervisors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Develop and manage the sanitation budget and control costs.
• Source, procure, and manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Oversee waste management and environmentally sound disposal practices.
• Liaise with property managers, tenants, and vendors on sanitation needs.
• Ensure compliance with local and national health and safety regulations.
• Deliver training on sanitation best practices and chemical safety.
• Monitor trends and implement innovative sanitation improvements in Vereeniging.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

HSE knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

Cleaning software

Office applications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Sanitation Manager to oversee sanitation across a portfolio of commercial properties in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Lead a cleaning team, manage budgets, liaise with vendors, and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role requires strong operational skills with a focus on maintaining high cleanliness standards for tenants and visitors, while driving efficiency and ongoing staff development in a hybrid work environment.