Senior Cleaning Operations Leader — Hybrid (Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid, life insurance, provident

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cleaning Operations Manager to lead comprehensive cleaning and sanitation services in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role demands strategic leadership, budget oversight, and ensuring the highest hygiene and safety standards across multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will manage a team of supervisors, drive cost efficiencies, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster client relationships in a hybrid work setting within Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in cleaning operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning and sanitation operations across multiple facilities.
• Develop and implement cleaning protocols, quality standards and budgets.
• Lead and mentor cleaning supervisors and staff; ensure optimal performance.
• Forecast, manage expenditures, and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations in Mpumalanga.
• Procure supplies, equipment, and technology; ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site inspections and audits; drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage waste management and recycling programs.
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations in cleaning technology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Budget management

Travel readiness

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management or Operations Management

Tools

MS Office

Cleaning management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cleaning Operations Manager to lead comprehensive cleaning and sanitation services in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role demands strategic leadership, budget oversight, and ensuring the highest hygiene and safety standards across multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will manage a team of supervisors, drive cost efficiencies, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster client relationships in a hybrid work setting within Mpumalanga.