Sanitation Team Lead: Cleanliness & Safety Champion

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Medical and dental benefits

Paid annual leave

Career advancement within sanitation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Sanitation Team Lead for our facility in Port Elizabeth. You will supervise daily cleaning operations, uphold strict hygiene protocols, and provide hands-on support to your team to ensure top-tier cleanliness and safety.

As a leader, you will train new staff, monitor performance, and coordinate supply management while promoting best practices. The role offers overtime potential, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sanitation or cleaning with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools and sanitation best practices.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in commercial/industrial settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of sanitation workers and assign tasks.
• Conduct daily inspections to ensure cleaning standards.
• Train new team members on cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and equipment; manage stock rotation.
• Address and resolve cleaning-related issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

Training

Inventory management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Sanitation Team Lead for our facility in Port Elizabeth. You will supervise daily cleaning operations, uphold strict hygiene protocols, and provide hands-on support to your team to ensure top-tier cleanliness and safety.

As a leader, you will train new staff, monitor performance, and coordinate supply management while promoting best practices. The role offers overtime potential, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within the