Senior Cleaning Supervisor

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a highly organized Senior Cleaning Supervisor to lead the cleaning and sanitation team across facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

You will oversee daily operations, train staff, implement schedules and safety protocols, and liaise with facility management to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and visitors. Experience in supervision and cleaning chemicals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within the cleaning or sanitation industry.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team to achieve high performance standards.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning duties if required and oversee operations in various facility conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the cleaning staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Develop and implement comprehensive cleaning schedules and procedures for all designated areas.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper maintenance.
• Train new cleaning staff on best practices, safety protocols, and the correct use of equipment and chemicals.
• Address any cleaning-related issues or concerns promptly and effectively, liaising with facility management as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Training staff

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Cleaning Supervisor to lead their cleaning and sanitation team in Pietermaritzburg . This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across various facilities, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing a team of cleaning staff, and implementing efficient cleaning protocols. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dedicated team, contributing to operational excellence and upholding the company's commitment to superior facility management and hygiene standards in a bustling urban environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the cleaning staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.


• Develop and implement comprehensive cleaning schedules and procedures for all designated areas.


• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.


• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper maintenance.


• Train new cleaning staff on best practices, safety protocols, and the correct use of equipment and chemicals.


• Address any cleaning-related issues or concerns promptly and effectively, liaising with facility management as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within the cleaning or sanitation industry.


• Thorough knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.


• Understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning services.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to train and motivate a team to achieve high performance standards.


• Physical ability to perform cleaning duties if required and oversee operations in various facility conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.


• A supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.


• Contribution to maintaining a clean and safe Pietermaritzburg workplace.