Senior Cleaning Lead - Hybrid, Mentorship

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Training and certification

Paid annual leave

Professional growth culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cleaning Technician in Sandton to lead advanced cleaning operations across diverse facilities. You will mentor junior cleaners, manage high‑standard cleaning tasks, and drive improvements in cleaning processes while ensuring hygiene and aesthetics meet exacting standards.

The role requires proven experience in professional cleaning, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in professional cleaning with focus on advanced techniques.
• Proven ability to train and guide team members.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and deep cleaning across diverse surfaces and environments.
• Train and mentor junior cleaning technicians on techniques, safety and efficiency.
• Oversee daily cleaning operations and ensure quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements for cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage inventory of specialized cleaning supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage.

Skills

Advanced cleaning techniques

Team mentoring

Health & safety compliance

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

Specialized cleaning equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cleaning Technician in Sandton to lead advanced cleaning operations across diverse facilities. You will mentor junior cleaners, manage high‑standard cleaning tasks, and drive improvements in cleaning processes while ensuring hygiene and aesthetics meet exacting standards.

The role requires proven experience in professional cleaning, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a hybrid working environment.