Sanitation Operations Manager - Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Training on sanitation best practices

Health insurance benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sanitation Operations Manager to oversee and optimize cleaning and sanitation services in Polokwane. You will lead a team, enforce hygiene protocols, and drive improvements across facilities to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of sanitation best practices in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sanitation management or supervision.
• Solid understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations for cleaning operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Physical capability to perform inspections and hands-on tasks.
• Experience in Polokwane or Limpopo province is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all daily sanitation activities to ensure a high level of cleanliness.
• Lead, train, and supervise the sanitation team, fostering a productive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules and SOPs.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper usage.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address any hygiene or sanitation issues.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, staff performance, and supply expenditures.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet specific cleaning and sanitation requirements.
• Manage and maintain cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and properly stored.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in sanitation operations.

Skills

Sanitation management

Leadership

Training & supervision

Hygiene protocols

Health & safety

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Inspection skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation or facilities management certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sanitation Operations Manager to oversee and optimize cleaning and sanitation services in **Polokwane**. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our facilities, contributing directly to employee well-being and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations, leading a team of sanitation staff, implementing and enforcing strict hygiene protocols, and maintaining equipment and supplies. We seek an individual with strong organizational skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of sanitation best practices in a commercial or industrial setting. This is a significant opportunity to take ownership of sanitation operations in **Polokwane**, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. The company is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, and this role is central to achieving that mission. Your proactive approach will be key to identifying and addressing sanitation challenges effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all daily sanitation activities to ensure a high level of cleanliness.
• Lead, train, and supervise the sanitation team, fostering a productive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper usage.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address any hygiene or sanitation issues.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, staff performance, and supply expenditures.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet specific cleaning and sanitation requirements.
• Manage and maintain cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and properly stored.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in sanitation operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sanitation management or supervisory role, preferably within the services industry.
• Solid understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to cleaning operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Physical capability to perform inspections and occasional hands-on tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certifications in sanitation or facilities management are a plus.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• Experience in **Polokwane** or the surrounding Limpopo province is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to manage key operations in **Polokwane**.
• Comprehensive training on sanitation best practices and safety protocols.
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Contribution to a company that prioritizes health and safety.
• Health insurance benefits and other standard employee perks.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.
• Chance to implement innovative solutions in sanitation management.