Sanitation Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health coverage

Leadership training

Career advancement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Sanitation Team Lead for our premier facilities in Sandton. You will guide daily cleaning operations, train staff, and oversee sanitation plans to uphold exceptional hygiene standards.

You will lead a team, develop daily work plans, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to safety and cleaning protocols, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team lead role within cleaning/sanitation.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and supervise sanitation staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Develop and implement daily work plans and monitor progress.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards, safety and hygiene protocols.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper use.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Serve as point of contact for sanitation-related issues and resolve problems promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Training staff

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dynamic and experienced Sanitation Team Lead to manage and motivate a team responsible for maintaining exceptional hygiene standards at their premier facilities in Sandton . This leadership role involves guiding daily cleaning operations, ensuring staff are trained and equipped, and overseeing the execution of sanitation plans. You will play a key role in upholding the company's commitment to cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence, working closely with management to continuously improve sanitation protocols and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of sanitation staff, ensuring efficient and effective task completion.
• Develop and implement daily work plans, assigning tasks and monitoring progress to meet operational goals.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to cleaning standards, safety regulations, and hygiene protocols.
• Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and responsible use.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to team members, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Act as a point of contact for sanitation-related issues, troubleshooting and resolving problems promptly.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role within the cleaning or sanitation industry.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and sanitation best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a commitment to high standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• A professional and dynamic work environment.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.