Senior Cleaning Operations Leader – Large-Scale Facilities

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Executive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Cleaning Operations Manager to lead and optimize cleaning and sanitation across our Pretoria facilities. You will drive strategic planning, team leadership, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

The role includes budgeting, procurement oversight, and cross-department collaboration to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience leading large cleaning/sanitation teams.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for cleaning and sanitation across facilities.
• Lead, train, and motivate a large team of cleaners and supervisors.
• Oversee procurement of supplies and equipment; manage inventory.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards with regular audits.
• Develop and manage the cleaning department budget.
• Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Cleaning Operations Manager to lead and optimize cleaning and sanitation across our Pretoria facilities. You will drive strategic planning, team leadership, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

The role includes budgeting, procurement oversight, and cross-department collaboration to meet organizational needs.